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Only one department — the smallest — has had any luck with implementing the technology. So what’s taking so long everywhere else?

Hawaii’s four mayors and county council members say the latest draft of a liability bill still puts lifeguards and beachgoers at risk.

A bill decriminalizing the possession or sale of pipes, bongs and other drug paraphernalia is cruising through the Legislature, despite strong opposition from prosecutors.

Meanwhile, bills advanced to fund Honolulu rail, clarify control over roads and make it easier to treat mentally ill patients against their will.

A bill nixing all new permits for aquarium fishing and requiring the state to establish sustainable collection practices and limits is being considered by legislators.

The Legislature is debating whether to extend limited liability protections for lifeguards over the objections of a group of personal injury lawyers.

The House Health Committee’s deferral of the bill let other members off the hook on making their position on the issue known to the public.

There’s a lot of speculation about how the dominos could fall if Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui resigns to run for Maui mayor.

Lowered revenue forecasts are deflating hopes during a legislative session that started with the potential for real change.

Hawaii lawmakers delayed doing unannounced inspections to get reports on the health department workload. The first one is underwhelming.