New Federal Budget Deal Has Lots Of Goodies For Hawaii
While President Trump’s proposed cuts would have hurt the Aloha State, a new budget deal increased funding for many programs.
Former Hawaii Resident Confirmed For Top Border Protection Post
Hawaii’s senators split their votes as Kevin McAleenan was confirmed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Record On Gun Control Is A Moving Target
The Hawaii congresswoman talks tough on gun control but she’s often lagging behind Democratic colleagues in pushing firearms legislation.
We’re Changing Around Some Things In Our Newsroom
We have two new full-time reporters and Nick Grube has moved to Washington, D.C., to staff our full-time bureau there.
Are Hawaii Industries At Risk If A Trade War Breaks Out?
The islands make more from exported scrap metals than from聽coffee, cocoa, macadamia nuts and papaya combined.
Hawaii Federal Judge Nomination Offers Glimpse Of Partisan Dealmaking
Prosecutor Jill Otake, who once had a shot at the job under Obama, takes her first step toward confirmation in the Trump era.
Study: New Federal Tax Law Will Hurt Many Honolulu Homeowners
The loss of some deductions for mortgage and state and local taxes impacts areas with the most expensive real estate.
Hirono On Her Cancer Battle: ‘My Voice Remains Strong’
The Hawaii senator discusses her stage 4 diagnosis and decision to remain in politics at an annual cancer event.
Congressional Budget Deal Likely Means More Federal Money For Hawaii
President Trump proposed massive cutbacks, but the opposite is likely to happen after a bipartisan deal lifted spending caps.
Hawaii’s Resistance To Trump Enters Cyberspace
A bill to encourage net neutrality envisions the possibility of a taxpayer-owned internet service provider.