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What’s up with Colleen Hanabusa, Brian Schatz, Kirk Caldwell and other well-known politicos? And how about those Republicans?

The former congresswoman has been named to the board of directors of Hawaii Gas, her second prominent appointment in less than a week.

Despite legal opinions that expansion of the controversial ban is illegal, council members say they must provide relief to other urban areas where homeless people are congregating.

The people who wined and dined Honolulu City Council members in violation of ethics codes likely won’t face any punishment for their actions.

The failed legislation touted as a compassionate way to reunite an aging married couple is seen in a new light with concerns about displacing Medicaid clients in favor of private-paying residents.

The Hawaii House Speaker is off-target in his criticism of the Ethics Commission for doing its job.

A federal appeals court also rules in favor of Hawaii’s requirement that PACs must register after spending more than $1,000.

Many voters will get to know candidates through popular culture, whether it’s via late night television shows or music videos.

State lawmakers can’t agree on how best to help the city shore up a $910 million shortfall using General Excise Tax dollars, and they only have until Friday to figure it out.

There’s broad support for congressional delegation, Honolulu mayor, governor and president, but it varies some by age, gender and income.