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The county’s voters will elect a mayor in November following the nonpartisan August primary.

The new leader of the East-West Center in Honolulu discusses the organization’s role in the Asia-Pacific region, the importance of Hawaiian values and relief efforts in Tonga.

Hawaii was on the upswing for most of Ige’s two terms as governor, but his most recent speeches reflect more troubled times.

The state saw an average of 4,600 cases per day this week, but Department of Health Director Libby Char says hospitalizations are still manageable.

Endangered and threatened plants will undergo cryopreservation that will preserve them for generations.

The university’s president, David Lassner, said the move would be in line with current discussions at the state and county level.

The money can go toward mortgage coverage, property taxes, utility payments, homeowners association fees and other expenses.

Though the board approved the new Mauna Kea master plan, the House plans to introduce a bill to strip away its management authority.

Legislative measures seek to raise minimum hourly wages to $18 by 2026.

Where to store confiscated property and how much taxpayers may need to pay for law enforcement programs are some of the issues getting attention from lawmakers this session.