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The Republican state senator elects to undergo the coronary procedure this week in hopes of a “rapid recovery.”

The full chamber will decide the fate of the controversial House Bill 2501 on Tuesday.

The measure headed to Gov. David Ige would prohibit using tobacco and electronic smoking inside and outside the sites.

Hawaii state Rep. Gene Ward splashes a fear-mongering graphic to advertise his public safety and counterterrorism forum next week.

The Hawaii governor has selected two people to serve on the Land Use Commission and two others to serve on the Board of Education.

It’s early yet, but four people have already pulled papers to run in the race to fill Rep. Derek Kawakami’s seat.

More than 200 organizations have registered lobbyists this legislative session, but it’s tough to tell how they are exerting their influence.

Sen. Kalani English and Rep. Scott Saiki were part of a national delegation looking to enhance cooperation — and perhaps boost tourism.

The medical treatment follows his hospitalization last month for a “stubborn infection.”

Gov. David Ige and labor unions are pushing to restrict 89-day employee contracts, but state agencies say they depend on the practice.