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NextEra is also in the process of trying to acquire Hawaiian Electric Industries.

The candidate for Honolulu mayor pulls a couple of surprise endorsements, given that Kirk Caldwell has a big list of union backers.

A judge rejects the argument of GOP Party Chair Fritz Rohlfing that a Democratic state senator submitted incomplete nomination papers.

The proposed Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016 would prohibit the sale of shark fins in the United States.

It is one of six cities selected by the EPA for technical assistance with “sustainable design strategies” under a Greening America’s Communities program.

The legislation would prevent individuals on certain terrorist watch lists from purchasing guns, but with an appeals process for denials.

The Hawaii Health Department has released the point totals awarded to applicants for medical marijuana licenses.

Hawaii Sen. Will Espero said he’ll introduce the measure in January.

It includes Native Hawaiians, and it’s up 2.4 percent since the last count.

It’s the 36th for the Honolulu mayor since spring 2013. His rivals have held hardly any.