Hawaii State Capitol

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol is moving forward with its plans to increase security measures in and around the building ahead of the 2024 legislative session, which begins Jan. 17. While some say the increased security is long overdue, critics feel the safety additions are overkill and could discourage the public from visiting.

Some immigrants who have been affected by the Lāhainā fires last month may be hesitant about seeking disaster relief assistance. The latest U.S. Census Bureau data show that about 32% of Lahaina’s population is “foreign-born."

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol will have metal detectors installed at three entrances starting July 10. State agencies said Monday the detectors will be deployed at two street-level elevator entrances and at one basement entrance to the building.

Power was restored to the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Wednesday after workers repaired equipment damaged in a weekend shorting of a high-voltage circuit breaker.

As the opening of the 2022 legislative session approaches, the Hawaiʻi State Capitol will remain closed due to the rise in COVID cases. State officials had hoped to reopen the building this past Monday.

The Hawai'i State Capitol building is still closed, so the annual Art at the Capitol tour is heading online. It’s a chance to see Hawai’i’s public art…

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Wednesday marks the start of the 2021 session of the Hawaii State Legislature. Lawmakers are back in the capitol under increased measures for public…

Much of the state legislature’s business during the upcoming five month session will be conducted remotely, which is already creating technical…