“Security at our Hawaii State Capitol has long been subpar to that of other states,” Ward said in a statement after the Dec. 18 date for metal detector screening was announced.

A major upgrade of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to refurbish core functions of the historic structure could cost as much as $100 million and keep the building closed for a prolonged period of time.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s State Capitol building has a unique open design, welcoming to visitors and staff alike. But security is ramping up in the coming weeks as the Hawaii will join ...

The Hawaii State Capitol will have metal detectors installed at three entrances starting July 10, state agencies said Monday. The detectors will be in place at two street-level elevator entrances ...

A major upgrade of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to refurbish core functions of the historic structure could cost as much as $100 million and keep the building closed for a prolonged period of time.

Jul. 10—A lifelong problem with an elemental feature of the state Capitol—reflecting pools symbolizing the ocean surrounding Hawaii—may be cured by permanently drying up the chronic watery mess.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hundreds came out to the state Capitol building on Friday to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility. Their message: Hawaii is a safe space for everyone.

As of Nov. 5, 267,000 votes were already cast in Hawaii for the 2022 General Election. Election workers have been hard at work, counting mail-in ballots.

"Security at our Hawaii State Capitol has long been subpar to that of other states, " Ward said in a statement after the Dec. 18 date for metal detector screening was announced.

Hawaii now has joined 37 other states with metal detection screening at their capitol buildings, the agency said. Establishing the new screening operation, however, has been problematic. Bumpy rollout ...

Jan. 7—Future security enhancements include installing the bag X-ray machines at the three security checkpoints and eliminating public parking under the Capitol. Public entry to Hawaii's state ...