Despite pushback from critics, The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $16.7 million contract to a Kentucky based company to by gloves that deliver painful shocks when it touches skin.

Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda shares recovery updates after Hurricane Lala devastated areas like the Nāʻālehu Cemetery.

A six-month pilot program funded by Maui County's Department of Agriculture will support local farmers while increasing fresh food access for Maui kūpuna.

Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters has been ruled ineligible to run in this year’s election. The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court issued the ruling Friday morning, providing clarity to what has been a confusing and frustrating council race both the candidates and the voters.

In primary election wins determined by drawing, Bob McDermott is the Republican nominee for state Senate District 20 and Sheila Medeiros is the Republican nominee for state House District 43.

In the final released primary election results, incumbent Kurt Fevella tied Bob McDermott, and Sheila Medeiros tied Kanani Souza in their respective races.

Maui lawmakers have passed a bill that would make bus rides free for some county events.

Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization is ceasing operations — a decision made weeks after the City Council cut a majority of its funding and staff positions in early July.

The general election will be a fight for the third spot on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs at-large race.

Residents showed up to vote in the Hawaiʻi primary election on Saturday, Aug. 8