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An economist warns that much of the federal pandemic support has dried up, and the year ahead could be tough for many.

Listening to sex workers and including them in policy discussions is an essential step in problem solving.

A new legislative report offers sparse detail on the planned overhaul of student meals served in Hawaii’s public schools.

Service providers hope more money in the state budget this coming year will mean new and expanded programs.

For decades the Legislature swapped out the entire contents of bills almost at the last minute. A Supreme Court ruling will force lawmakers to change their ways.

As the focus on local food production continues, lawmakers and lobbyists want to make farming and ranching easier in Hawaii.

If Hawaii wants more affordable local food it needs to make a more serious investment in farmers today. 

Alkaline hydrolysis allows for the practice of traditional rites. Let’s make it Hawaii law.

The latest proposed House maps have also been amended to avoid combining sitting Democratic lawmakers in the same districts.

It doesn’t appear Hawaii will create an independent agency to investigate police shootings, a step states like Washington have already taken.