Legislature 2026

5/18/2026 9:03:03 PM

Stricter Hawai‘i E-Bike Laws Aim To Crack Down On Rising Speed and Safety Violations

Hawaii Crafts New Blueprint for Tighter E-Bike RegulationsLawmakers in Hawaii are pushing forward with updated legislation aimed at tightening the rules surrounding electric bicycles. The move signals...

5/15/2026 7:21:09 PM

Amid Budget Uncertainty, Agriculture Bills Defy Skeptics With Unexpected Wins

Surprising Resilience: Agricultural Funding Defies Grim Predictions in Key BillsAgainst a backdrop of widespread fiscal anxiety and calls for severe budget slashing, the latest cycle of legislation co...

4/30/2026 11:16:06 PM

Edgebusted: Hawaii judging anti-ICE masking law unenforceable

Hawaii Anti-ICE Bills Fail Following Court RulingA recent court decision has effectively nullified a series of proposed bills in Hawaii designed to limit local cooperation with federal immigration aut...

4/23/2026 7:15:33 PM

Honolulu Speed Cameras Catch Reckless Drivers, But Issued Tickets Are Shockingly Low

Honolulu’s Speed Cameras Are Catching Thousands. Most Drivers Are Never Ticketed.Honolulu’s network of automated speed enforcement cameras is capturing tens of thousands of speeding vehicles each mont...

4/15/2026 9:05:20 AM

Hawaii Aims To Shield Residents From Strict New Immigration Rules

Hawai‘i Lawmakers Advance Bill to Limit Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities In a move highlighting ongoing tensions between state and federal jurisdictions, the Hawai‘i Legislatu...

4/8/2026 7:03:45 PM

Floodwaters may have washed away farm chemical danger

Experts: North Shore Flooding May Have Reduced Pesticide Threat, But Long-Term Concerns Linger Following intense flooding on Oahu's North Shore, environmental scientists suggest the deluge of s...

3/25/2026 7:11:11 AM

Immigration Reform Takes Major Step Forward in Legislature

Immigrant Protection Measures Clear Key Hurdle in State SenateBipartisan support emerges for proposals limiting local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.A package of bill...

2/6/2026 10:12:39 PM

Twenty Years Stolen: A Life Lost Before Justice Arrived

Decades Lost: A Man's Fight for Justice After a Wrongful ImprisonmentFor twenty years, he maintained his innocence from a prison cell, a conviction based on since-discredited evidence and testimony. N...

5/18/2026 7:15:58 PM

Requiring judges to weigh past trauma of young offenders is the aim of the new law passed.

New Law Mandates Judges Weigh Childhood Trauma When Sentencing Youth Offenders A groundbreaking piece of legislation has taken effect, fundamentally altering how the justice system processes young in...

5/1/2026 1:09:31 AM

Hawaiʻi Senate Confirms Vladimir Devens as State’s Next Chief Justice

Hawaii Senate Confirms Vladimir Devens as Chief JusticeIn a closely watched decision that carries long-term implications for the state judiciary, the Hawaii State Senate has officially confirmed Vladi...

4/25/2026 7:05:43 PM

Senate Panel Splits on Contentious Chief Justice Pick, Nominee Heads to Full Floor Vote

Senate Panel Advances Chief Justice Pick in Tight VoteIn a closely watched political showdown, a Senate panel voted along party lines Thursday to advance the nomination of the state’s next chief justi...

4/21/2026 7:02:45 PM

Hawaii Seeks Key Military Alliance to Fix Critical Transport Links

State Seeks Military Collaboration on Key Transportation CorridorState transportation leaders are actively pursuing a formal partnership with the U.S. military to address critical infrastructure needs...

4/10/2026 1:05:33 AM

Hawaii Senate Proposes Swapping Public Jobs for Permanent Tax Relief

Hawaii Senate Proposes Budget Plan: Job Cuts to Preserve Tax ReliefLegislators present a budget strategy that prioritizes tax savings over government payroll, sparking immediate debate.In a move that ...

3/25/2026 7:12:15 AM

Hawaii Farmers Face Crippling Losses After Catastrophic Floods

Hawaii's Farming Community Reels from Millions in Flood Damage, Seeks Long-Term SolutionsFollowing a devastating series of storms, agricultural producers across Hawaii are tallying catastrophic losses...

3/11/2026 3:14:00 PM

Is Hawaii Ready to Truly Listen to Its Native Voices?

Will a New Voice for Native Hawaiians Finally Be Heard?The creation of a formal advisory group aims to give Native Hawaiians a direct line to state government, but many are asking if this long-sought ...

2/6/2026 4:12:51 AM

Green Fund Push Aims to Transform Local Parks and Waterways

Governor Seeks $126 Million for Environmental Projects, Sparking Legislative DebateIn a significant push to address climate change and conservation, the state's governor has formally requested lawmake...

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6/10/2026 5:20:58 AM

Major New Roller Coaster, Updated Dining, and Entry Changes Coming to HersheyPark This Season

Goodbye to a Classic: Hersheypark Announces Retirement of a Beloved RideHersheypark, the renowned Pennsylvania amusement destination, is closing a decades-long chapter. Park officials have confirmed t...

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6/10/2026 5:20:23 AM

Satanic Ritual, Threatened Forced Marriage: Woman Describes Horrific Ordeal After Escape

Woman Alleges Connecticut Man Dismembered Her Hand in Satanic Ritual, Threatened Forced MarriageIn a harrowing criminal case that has emerged from New Hampshire, a woman has accused a Connecticut man ...

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6/10/2026 5:19:01 AM

1-year-old, 6-year-old in critical condition after Stockton solo-vehicle crash

Stockton Crash Leaves Toddler and Child in Critical ConditionA devastating solo-vehicle accident in Stockton has left a one-year-old and a six-year-old in critical condition. The incident occurred lat...