New Hawaii law requires movie theaters to provide open captioning for at least two showings per week.

For years, county liquor commissions have controlled dancing in bars and restaurants where alcohol is served. Now they have to define what it is.

A major jury award against a developer of two Ewa Beach communities exposes flaws in the land-use law that the Legislature should address.

The state senator was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be undergoing treatment soon.

The 25 neighbor island legislators get per diems of $175 during sessions, with no receipts required. They can access the same fund between sessions, but have to explain the expenses.

AARP hopes its new report will put pressure on state Legislature to pass measures that help family caregivers.

The governor sets aside his skepticism about extending a surcharge of the General Excise Tax to help pay for a $6 billion project that's over its budget.

Issuing a press release instead of holding a bill-signing ceremony, the governor quietly approves the establishment of a dispensary system.

UPDATED Hawaii's governor has vetoed all eight bills that were on the list of legislation he was considering killing.

Gov. Ige signed the bill, making it easier to change gender on birth certificates.