Hawaii Government News

The Constitution of the United States can be amended in two formal ways : from the top down and from the bottom up.

Rep. Mazie Hirono holds a strong lead over both her primary and general election challengers, according to a new poll from Ward Research.

The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly has endorsed former congressman Ed Case in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, the first prominent labor union to prefer Case over U.S. Rep.

New Mexico a Leader in Nation Calling for Amendment to U.S. Constitution to reverse Supreme Court's Citizens United Decision Senate Memorial 3 , sponsored by State Senator Steve Fischmann of Las Cruces, was just approved by avote of 20-9 in the New Mexico State Senate.Along with its companion bill, Rep.

Special to West Hawaii Today Keikialoha Keikipi chants a traditional chant while planting a new ulu tree.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is proposing commercial development, new home sites for Native Hawaiians and reforestation for 56,200 acres along the windward slope of Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island.

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means will hear Senate Bill 2012, also known as 'The Invest in Hawaii Act of 2012' Friday morning at the State Capitol.

A bill in the Hawaii Legislature would issue an $80 million special purpose revenue bond to St.

This is in response to the letter asking why there was no coverage of the Georgia lawsuit regarding the issue of President Obama's certificate of live birth.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has made a significant television advertising buy in Hawaii backing former Gov.

Two bills scheduled for committee hearings this week in the Hawaii Legislature would grant all Hawaii workers who work a minimum number of hours per year "the right to sick and safe leave." The Hawaii Tribune Herald reports that under House Bill 2089 , all workers in the state of Hawaii who work more than 80 hours per year would accrue up to nine ... (more)

Mystery, intrigue and paranormal activity are all flowing out of ABC's new drama, "The River." The show is set in the Amazon, but it was filmed in Hawaii.

One week after the Washington State Senate approved a bill, the Washington State House of Representatives are expected to debate and vote on the Marriage Equality Act starting at 1 p.m. on Feb.

Two committees in the Senate and House heard a bill Monday that would settle ceded land claims dating back to 1978.

They came by air and by sea: seeds and spores that sailed on the ocean currents, drifted high in the atmosphere, and hitched rides with migratory birds.

The following is an official announcement from the Hawaii GMO Justice Coalition.

EMILY's List has doubled its membership since John Boehner took over as House Speaker, the organization's president said Thursday.

Actors Shailene Woodley, George Clooney and Amara Miller star in "The Descendants." All Chico E-R photos are available here.

My last diary was about the connections--the common donors, staffers, and history--between the organizations of Tulsi Gabbard, a Democratic candidate for Hawaii's open second Congressional district, and her father Mike Gabbard, a well-known anti-gay activist and former Republican.

Rep. Mazie Hirono is up with her first ad in her Senate race, and seeks to tie both her primary and general election opponents to former President George W. Bush.