The Honolulu Charter Commission wants to work out the kinks in a proposal to give the mayor more ability to hire and fire the City and County of Honolulu's chief of police.

As Hawaiʻi lawmakers wrap up the 2026 legislative session, few measures related to culture and arts have made it through.

Madilynn Toguchi debuted her Lole stand as a pop-up during the Merrie Monarch Festival, setting up her shop less than a block from the main craft fair. She has been collecting vintage muʻumuʻu for two years, hoping to bring it new life.

Hawaiian author and local TikTok personality Shay Kauwe talks about her debut urban fantasy novel, "The King Spell," and her social media presence.

Of the nearly 3,000 bills that were introduced at the Legislature, about 270 have made it to the final step of the legislative process. Most of the measures will be voted on a final time by the House and Senate on Wednesday, and the legislative session will end on Friday. That’s a lot to digest. So here at HPR, we’re breaking down what you need to know as the Legislature heads into its final week.

HPR speaks with Holomua Marine Initiative member Maile Shannon and Edward "Luna" Kekoa from the state Division of Aquatic Resources about bringing the program to Hawaiʻi Island.

Sharmaine's Hub has been open after the second Kona low storm and has been open 24/7 to North Shore residents affected by the March 20 floods.

Honolulu’s operating budget for next fiscal year is receiving pushback for its proposed $1 million in cuts to the city’s Office of Economic Revitalization.

With Lei Day festivities taking place across Hawaiʻi, HPR shares a look at different Lei Day celebrations both past and present.

The state's $20.3 billion budget has been finalized. The measure passed out of its last committee late Thursday night. It will next go for a final vote before both the full House and Senate.