Kevin Dayton

Licensed psychologists have been leaving correctional facilities in the state at an alarming rate, which is creating gaps in care.

Corrections officials need millions of dollars to maintain aging prisons and jails but say the real solution is to build new jails. That would be even more expensive.

A free legal clinic in Waianae offers participants a chance to resolve outstanding warrants and clear arrest records without being detained or posting bail.

Department of Human Services says it is unsure when it can make the eligibility fix because it requires changes to the state's 40-year-old computer system.

Mayor Mitch Roth opposes the charter change, saying it wouldn't allow enough time to search for the best department heads.

Rep. David Alcos was accused of failing to disclose millions of dollars in debts to various creditors including the IRS and the state Tax Department.

Kalani Werner, who is up for re-election as state director, was put on trial by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees earlier this week.

Corrections officials invited a vendor to demonstrate new technology for screening prison mail for contraband, and made some surprising discoveries.

A charter change on the November ballot would give the commission more time to study county operations.

The ballot measure would allow a candidate who wins a seat in the primary to take office early when there is a vacancy.