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A 36-year-old man died in waters off the west coast of Hawaii island.

Hundreds of opponents decry legislation that some say poses significant risk for harm to Hawaii consumers and keiki.

An analysis by The Guardian found that police unions across the U.S. try to keep officer misconduct under wraps. The same is true in Hawaii.

UPDATED: The proclamation will help the county “stay ahead of the response,” officials said.

They include measures requiring the mentally ill to surrender their weapons to chiefs of police.

The former Hawaii House representative, a Democrat, has pulled papers for her old seat, now held by Republican Andria Tupola.

Of nine measures before the Legislature, one is advancing while another is set to be heard this week.

Measures before the Hawaii Legislature would create a unit for graduate student assistants employed at the University of Hawaii.

A bill would prohibit propagating, cultivating or farming genetically engineered fish in state marine waters.

Malaekahana State Recreational Area reopened last October after extensive renovations.