Nadine Nakamura, a 62-year-old Democrat from Kauai, is poised to make history as the first woman to lead the Hawaii House of Representatives. Her appointment comes following the shocking primary ...

When David Tarnas first served in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives some 30 years ago, marijuana was already a major topic of discussion. The state has long since allowed for medical cannabis use ...

Two Hawaii legislative committees on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize recreational weed and establish one agency to regulate medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp.

Workforce housing is top-of-mind for many of the representatives,” House Speaker Nadine Nakamura said during a panel hosted ...

I can envision him calling her up and directing her or ordering her to go after his perceived political enemies, and whether or not she can very firmly say no.” Former Hawaii Representative ...

One Senate seat is up for election in Hawaii, held by a Democratic incumbent. Voters will also choose representatives for two House seats, both held by Democrats. And they will also select a ...

Members of the Hawaiʻi House of Representative Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus presented their 2025 Legislative Package on Jan. 24, which was made up of four priority bills ...

HONOLULU — “Global climate change, especially sea-level rise, is perhaps the biggest threat to cultural heritage in Hawaii, the Pacific and globally,” said Alan Downer, administrator of the ...

And, watching Nakamura sworn in as Hawaii’s first female House speaker ... peers were tasked with researching the senators and representatives for their respective districts.