The Hawaiʻi Legislature officially opens Jan. 15, and one of its sparkling stars is the new speaker of the House of Representatives. Will she bring fresh energy to the top job, or will it be more business as usual?

Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced last week the new Oʻahu landfill would be built in Wahiawā. That's made Westside politicians and residents very happy. But concerns are being raised over potential problems for the island's water supply.

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents strongly defends the hiring of its new president -- and the company that conducted the search -- even though she was accused of harassment and discrimination at two previous schools.

Donald Trump's pick of Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence places the former Hawaii congresswoman once again under intense scrutiny.

There are contested races for councils in Maui, Hawaii and Kauai counties and a hot race for Big Island mayor. But all of Oahu's races were settled in the primary.

Will Hawaii follow the lead of other states in limiting cell phone use in public schools?

The Hawaii Invasive Species Council is asking residents statewide to alert authorities about colonies of little fire ants before they become entrenched.

Hawaii State Senate President Ron Kouchi is backing Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami's plan to succeed him in 2026.

EVs are growing in popularity, but the Valley Island doesn't have the infrastructure to rent enough vehicles to visitors. It's a cost and permitting issue.