Protecting civil liberties in Hawai‘i

A state Senate committee killed a bill to have cops explain why they make warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.

At last count, homelessness rose in Hawaiʻi after falling for several years. But many in the service community say strong vision and a comprehensive plan can counterbalance high turnover in top positions.

A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.