The Legislature has always acted quickly on petitions. Why is it delaying this one? Especially in the face of strong citizen ...

Funded by a county grant, the project tracks coconut rhinoceros beetle feeding, breeding, treatment and trap sites.

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Gender roles are a cultural issue, not just a political one. And Republicans, not Democrats are winning the culture.

The state is one step closer to acquiring the dam, which has a price tag for repairs in excess of $60 million.

Legislative proposals suggest pooling resources and offering centralized support for complex operational and facility needs ...

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We need a frank discussion about ideas that could make material improvements to the islands, even if it means more ...

The state police union's executive director announced raises for employees without the board’s permission, the union said.

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The electric company says the site is located several stories above sea level and has never experienced a flood in almost 90 ...