Mike McCartney, director of the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, wants the two organizations who have been fighting over the $34 million contract to split the job.

Crowing roosters and squawking chickens are invading urban Honolulu, leaving residents sleepless, exhausted and angry.

Currently, state lawmakers are banned from holding fundraising events while the Legislature is in session but can still accept donations to their campaigns.

Residents who filed income taxes this year are eligible to receive $100 or $300, depending on income.

The Office of Wellness and Resilience will be temporarily housed in the governor's office.

Act 130, recently signed into law, establishes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program under the Department of Human Services.

Advocates hope the three-year pilot program will prevent more women from being incarcerated and re-entering the criminal justice system.

UPDATED: The deadline to apply has been extended to Aug. 8.

The event was hosted by the chief lobbyist for Big Island energy company Hu Honua, Hawaii Gas and other energy clients.

Lawmakers could easily allow the public to see and understand more about exactly how they do our business.