Government

A federal appeals court ruled today that California's ban on same-sex marriage is illegal. It’s not yet known whether the California decision will be seen as too narrow to be considered precedent for a Hawaii case arguing civil unions don't go far enough.

Scrutiny of a proposed ceded lands settlement began at the Capitol today, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs continues its look at $200 million worth of Kakaako land parcels it could receive.

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) - American Samoa's governor says he will not seek the territory's non-voting seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Representative John Mizuno drafted house bill 2288.. that would require internet service providers to save every Hawaii web subscriber's data and browsing history for a minimum of 2 years.

HONOLULU – A new website will allow internet users to determine their computer or electronic device’s internet speed and help the state map its broadband coverage as the Abercrombie Administration moves forward with its Hawai'i Broadband Initiative.

Candidates for state House and Senate races will not be able to file for election when the season officially kicks off this Wednesday. But fundraising can get underway.

Lieutenant Colonel Doug Mayne, who retired from the Washington Army National Guard, was picked for the job following a nationwide search.

There's still money left in the state's rebate program to help people buy electric or plug-in hybrid cars.

West Oahu City Councilman Tom Berg believes the island’s nightmarish traffic congestion could be drastically improved if a computer system allowed police to more easily identify drivers who actually belong on the road.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will close the rural development office on the Big Island, along with 258 other offices, labs and facilities nationwide.