JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Senate President Ronald Kouchi, left, took the gavel from Sen. Lorraine Inouye. Kouchi said reducing wildfire risks statewide is a top priority for lawmakers.

A year-long season of arts exhibits and performances begins with visual magic involving a waterfall and three bicycles. In these opening installations, you will help create the art. Duke Arts’ Opening ...

Scientists have made small red and blue lasers for years, but other colors have been a challenge. Researchers have filled an important technology gap by creating orange, yellow and green lasers tiny ...