Regional News

Fri, Jun 2, 2023 1:35 PM

Gov. Josh Green signed a bill Friday banning concealed firearms in what are deemed "sensitive places." Senate...

Wed, May 31, 2023 9:54 AM

Visitors spent $1.72 billion in Hawaii during April as the islands saw the highest recovery rate since COVID-19, according to...

Tue, May 30, 2023 12:15 PM

The number of overdose-related deaths in Hawaii has almost doubled over the last decade, according to the latest Centers for...

Tue, May 30, 2023 6:41 AM

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has yet to sign a long list of bills passed by the Hawaii State Legislature earlier this month, including...

Sun, May 28, 2023 3:12 AM

Numerous states took action to implement gun control legislation this year, many involving firearms deemed "assault weapons."...

Fri, May 26, 2023 8:16 AM

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a joint amicus brief alongside 21 other attorneys general to support the federal...

Thu, May 18, 2023 8:36 AM

Thirty-nine attorneys general are asking Congress to classify xylazine as a controlled substance for its ties to drug...

Wed, May 17, 2023 9:47 AM

The Department of Defense said defueling would begin in October at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii, months...

Tue, May 16, 2023 11:26 AM

Hawaii's approach to sales taxes received a mid-range score in a report but showed slight improvement since 2020. ...

Mon, May 15, 2023 1:00 PM

Hawaii has used $1.2 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on roads, providing internet service to thousands and...

Mon, May 8, 2023 12:08 PM

A firearms bill passed by Hawaii lawmakers will make filing lawsuits on many of the state’s gun laws easier, a Second Amendment...

Sat, May 6, 2023 12:30 PM

The $21.7 billion biennial budget approved by Hawaiian lawmakers has raised some eyebrows. Lawmakers continued...

Tue, May 2, 2023 11:37 AM

Hawaii’s individual income tax scored among the poorest in a new report. As a part of the Tax Foundation’s 2023...

Fri, Apr 28, 2023 1:19 PM

Hawaii will receive $115.5 million in grant money from the American Rescue Plan to improve broadband. The money...

Mon, Apr 24, 2023 12:05 PM

Relaxing a 100-year-old maritime rule could save the Department of Defense millions of dollars, but some are questioning why the...

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 1:00 PM

Hawaii's skyrocketing property values could lead to higher tax payments unless local lawmakers take mitigating measures,...

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 6:20 AM

Hawaii teachers will receive 3.4% annual pay raises over the next four years under a tentative agreement reached with the...

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 4:00 PM

The Hawaii Senate on Thursday rejected changes made by the House on a bill that would ban firearms in certain public places. ...

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 11:45 AM

Taxpayers in Colorado and 20 other states who filed 2022 federal income tax returns before Feb. 10 and reported specific state...

Thu, Apr 6, 2023 7:40 AM

Families affected by the Red Hill water crisis will not have to pay state taxes on lodging, meals and other gifts received while...