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The Legislature killed bills that would have funded more voter centers but we can increase in-person capacity before August ...

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One of the families suing Kamehameha Schools will be allowed to remain anonymous, at least for now, as the case challenging ...

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The state has adopted a “total THC” interpretation that effectively criminalizes certain hemp-derived products.