Hawaii Government News

Gov. Linda Lingle announced yesterday she has recently released more than $3 million for various improvements at state hospitals, including upgrades to X-ray systems, an emergency room renovation, electrical upgrades and other improvements.

Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona says there is no need to call a special legislative session to reduce or eliminate controversial teacher furloughs in Hawaii.

Right when more people need welfare, they're getting less from Hawaii's government.

Linda Lingle has released $75 million to pay for a thousand or so capital improvement projects at public schools throughout Hawaii.

A circuit court judge has ruled that the state breached its fiduciary obligation to administer the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the benefit of native Hawaiians between 1959 and 1988.

Trying to identify the "funniest people in Hawaii" is something like trying to identify the shortest munchkins in Munchkinland.

Linda Lingle is promoting Hawaii as a tourism destination during her two-week trip to China, but a Democratic leader says she should have stayed home.

The House and Senate Republican Caucus is urging the Hawaii State Teachers Association to rework its contract with the Department of Education.

In the 16th century, Big Island ruler Umi a Liloa made sure all native Hawaiians on the island were counted.

THE first direct flight between the Chinese mainland and Hawaii in the United States is expected to open early next year.

Hawaii feted the canonization of Saint Damien with a Mass and an interfaith celebration that underscored the 19th century priest's enduring popularity in the islands.

On their fourth class session, Manuwai Peters' students had to do a 'show and tell' speech.

Amid apprehension, anger, and confusion, "Furlough Fridays" have begun in Hawaii.

A landmark study conducted by researchers in Hawaii offers hope to everyone with the risk of diabetes.

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle will lead a delegation to China to promote clean-energy partnerships and economic development.

Tourism, business and clean energy in Hawaii - those are three of the major economic platforms the Governor hopes to strengthen, by tapping into China's market.

Claims were originally filed by four members of the Native Hawaiians [advocacy website] and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs [official website] in order to prevent the sale of 1.2 million acres of land.

With public anger rising over teacher furloughs in Hawaii, two of the four expected candidates for governor next year offered ways on Tuesday that the controversial moneysaving program could be halted or reduced.

Guam will receive more than $16 million in Compact Impact funding, according to a release from the Department of the Interior.

Misunderstanding persists about the Hawaii State Teachers Association contract with the state, which was recently ratified.