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The congressman is criticized for his stance on Build Back Better, but Case says the party mischaracterizes his position and never bothered to call him.

Only one in five respondents found the state’s digital infrastructure to be “adequate.”

The budget boost would help the department hire more people in order to better maintain state parks and trails, officials said.

Later this month members of the public can comment on the proposed amendments, which if approved by voters would reform county elections, policing, zoning and more.

Adults who have been vaccinated with either Moderna or Pfizer can now get boosters five months after their second shot.

The Environmental Legislative Caucus plans to announce a package of climate change measures the first week of the 2022 session.

Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm said he is “very disappointed” in the court’s decision to clear Rep. Sharon Har.

Hawaii health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated, and urging people who are vaccinated to get booster shots to avoid overwhelming hospitals.

Rep. Della Au Belatti said her committee’s work raises concerns about possible witness tampering by Les Kondo, who called the allegation “irresponsible and outrageous.”

The need to attract more nurses is a longstanding problem in Hawaii, but the pandemic has intensified the problem.