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Stressing education and family issues, Bernard Carvalho Jr. joins a crowded field of candidates for the state’s No. 2 job.

The Hawaii House minority leader is expected to formally announce her candidacy in November.

The state’s campaign finance watchdog says Mayor Alan Arakawa gave thousands of dollars to nonprofits in violation of state law.

The Big Island lawmaker and doctor thinks Hawaii needs an “aggressive progressive” as lieutenant governor.

An 18-year veteran of the Hawaii Legislature, the state senator hopes to make the jump to lieutenant governor.

Gov. David Ige faces a strong challenge, and several well-known politicians may battle each other for high-profile positions.

The congresswoman files papers to form a campaign committee. Meanwhile, state senators Will Espero and Josh Green are running for lieutenant government.

The congresswoman also supports an audit of Honolulu’s rail agency, saying the early years of the project have not been adequately scrutinized.

The incumbent, who has held just three fundraisers, has raised far less than most sitting governors at this point.