When David Tarnas first served in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives some 30 years ago, marijuana was already a major topic ...

A new bill introduced in the Hawaii State Legislature would require visitors to pay a road toll fee along part of Maui’s Hana Highway. Senate Bill 217 would permit the Department of Transportation ...

Two Hawaii legislative committees on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize recreational weed and establish one agency to ...

According to the American Gaming Association, Americans wagered close to $64 billion illegally in 2022. They estimate $300 ...

On the same day that a sixth victim died following the Aliamanu New Year’s fireworks blast, various state Senate committees passed bills Wednesday that would increase fines and penalties for people ...

Gov. Josh Green’s bills to fund Hawaii’s climate change response by increasing the state’s hotel room tax and dedicating all of the interest from the $1.5 billion rainy day fund were unanimously ...

A bill aiming to lift a state law banning residential development at the waterfront area of Kakaʻako on Oʻahu cleared its ...

Should your home deliveries help fund walking and biking routes for kids and families to go to school? State lawmakers are ...

The senate committees considering the fireworks ban deferred decisions until Monday and Tuesday. The house is considering similar measures.

Senate Bill 999 would ban all consumer fireworks by prohibiting their sale and use. The bill establishes $500 civil penalties for violations, and makes parents and guardians who knowingly permit a ...

Hawaii House Bill 1246 has advanced through two key House committees, marking a significant step toward potential marijuana legalization in the state. The bill was approved by the House Committee on ...

In the wake of the deadly New Year’s Eve incident, state lawmakers are moving to crack down on illegal fireworks.