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.

administered by Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, top right, during the opening of the legislative session Wednesday at the state Capitol. This year, newly elected Sen.

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaii senators took their oath, administered by Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, top right, during the opening of the legislative session ...