Hawaii's top federal prosecutor job is now filled permanently, a sign of continuity for ongoing corruption and drug cases in the islands.

• Ken Sorenson took the oath of office Tuesday as U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii.
• He had been running the office in an acting role for close to two years.
• His cases have covered espionage, public corruption, murder, and drug trafficking.
• He pledged to aggressively protect the islands in his new role.

Outlook: Expect the office to keep pressing its corruption and drug cases, now under a confirmed leader rather than a temporary one.