Two senators voted against Mizuno for failing to speak out against what they see as problems facing the university.

The attack on Hawaii’s media “Shield Law” could harm journalists ability to report on government corruption.

Senate committee votes unanimously to repeal the Public Land Development Corporation.

Your average state legislator currently earns a little over $46,000 per year, not including the $150 per day bonus (for living expenses) for outer island reps.

Health-food store chain owner Russel Ruderman is elected to the Big Island’s newly created fourth state Senate seat.

The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.

The state Senate has confirmed Carl Carlson Jr. and Barry Mizuno to continue serving on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents.

A Senate committee on Friday will take up the nominations of Carl Carlson, Jr. and Barry Mizuno for posts on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents.

New Big Island political maps drawn up by the state Reapportionment Commission create numerous possibilities for changes in Legislature.