Hawaii adopted a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature the power to restrict marriage to opposite-sex couples after it received a clear majority in the election.

Civil Beat has been trying to get the investigative files on public officials convicted of bribery for more than a year.

The state House and Senate will welcome at least 11 new faces for the next legislative session, even before the Nov. 5 general election, which could result in more incumbent upsets.

A retired Hawaii Fire Department battalion chief on Friday was appointed by Gov. Josh Green to be a state representative. Matthias Kusch, a Democrat, will serve House District 1, which includes Hamakua and parts of Hilo on the Big Island.

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