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Since protests resumed six months ago, top elected officials have struggled to take ownership of resolving issues surrounding a major telescope project.

The proposed legislation would apply to electronic cigarettes as well as tobacco. A related measure raises the age threshold to 100.

In a 3-2 vote, the Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee recommended the full chamber approve Gov. David Ige’s nominations to lead the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.

New national rules raising the age of sale for tobacco and e-cigarette products to those 21 and over may mean more federal inspections of local vape and tobacco shop sales.

A temporary Medicinal Psilocybin Working Group would be established to make recommendations to the Hawaii Legislature.

Housing advocates want to open up the state’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit program to anyone – not just big banks.

Government facilities that provide free WiFi would also require blocking filters.

Under the House Speaker’s plan, voters could approve a constitutional amendment giving the Hawaii Board of Education power to increase property taxes.

Local leaders need to learn to use their existing authority to lower traffic in a way that isn’t costing already strapped residents.

Dr. Melvin Palalay was conflicted when a dying patient asked him to be her medical advocate in ending her life. This is the story of how he reconciled his duty to his patient with his Catholic faith.