The companies had appealed to the Supreme Court in an effort to get the case moved to federal court, where they've successfully had suits tossed out.

The use of mail ballots exploded in 2020 as states looked for ways to accommodate voters during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hannah Kobayashi vanished last month in Los Angeles. LA police said they will wrap up their investigation now that she's been found safe.

The ruling comes in the the case of a man who was charged with carrying a gun without a license while hiking.

Volunteers are continuing the search for Hannah Kobayashi.

Lawyers assert that Hawaii is the only state with a complete ban on acquiring and owning firearms and ammunition by those who are 18 to 20.

Many residents are excited about the economic boost the tournament will bring. But concerns also are high that visitors might show disrespect.

Economic concerns, including the high cost of housing, may have figured prominently in the thinking of some Hawaii voters.

Small earthquakes were detected before molten lava started flowing from the world's largest active volcano.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders think legal immigrants give US a major economic boost, according to the AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll.