It voted 45-54 to defeat a bipartisan amendment that would have removed protections for domestic sugar producers, including Hawaii’s last remaining plantation.

Arthur Clayton, 51, is wanted on drug charges and for questioning in a theft case.

Hawaii Community College — Palamanui, a collaboration between the University of Hawaii and a private developer, will be built on 78 acres mauka of Kona’s airport.

The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.

One new law extends seat-belt requirements to the back seat, while the other standardizes distracting-drive laws statewide.

A conference committee made up of House and Senate members met six times but could not find a compromise on the legislation.

The man took refuge in a cave amidst pounding surf after being unable to return to dry ground.

The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.