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Luke conspiracy indictment could inspire Republican voters, discourage Democrats

August 3, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/03/hawaii-news/luke-conspiracy-indictment-could-inspire-republican-voters-discourage-democrats/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

‘Culture Of Corruption’? Records Link Arrested Lawmaker To Lobbyist We examined the legislative record of Hawaiʻi Rep. Ryan Yamane, suspected of bribery, and his ties to a well-connected lobbyist. Here’s what we found.

July 28, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/culture-of-corruption-records-link-arrested-lawmaker-to-lobbyist/

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High blank ballot rates prompt OHA voter education effort

July 24, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/24/hawaii-news/high-blank-ballot-rates-prompt-oha-voter-education-effort/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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HDOT REMINDS PUBLIC NOT TO POST CAMPAIGN SIGNS ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS

July 22, 2026 0

HDOT REMINDS PUBLIC NOT TO POST CAMPAIGN SIGNS ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT)...

Fuel, Food And Disaster Preparation: Hawaiʻi County Council District 7 Big Island’s second-largest population center is facing a range of major challenges.

July 7, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/fuel-food-and-disaster-preparation-hawaii-county-council-district-7/

Dangerous Dogs And Deadly Roads: Hawaiʻi County Council District 5 Candidate Q&As The Hawaiʻi County seat is heavily rural with a unique set of challenges.

July 7, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/dangerous-dogs-and-deadly-roads-hawaii-county-council-district-5-candidate-qas/

It’s Time For Hawaiʻi’s Elders To Let Go We need to rebuild the expectation that leadership includes succession.

July 5, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/its-time-for-hawaiis-elders-to-let-go/

Green leads governors’ group, plans Hawaii meeting

July 3, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/03/hawaii-news/green-leads-governors-group-plans-hawaii-meeting/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Geothermal, Housing, Vacation Rentals: Hawaiʻi Council District 6 Candidate Q&As Five candidates are in the running for the district made up of Big Islandʻs south-west corner.

June 22, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/geothermal-housing-vacation-rentals-hawaii-council-district-6-candidate-qas/

Rural Hawaiʻi Island Candidates Want More Say — And Resources Candidates from South Kona, Kaʻū and Puna share their responses to questions about water, agriculture, waste and other environmental challenges in their districts.

June 22, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/rural-hawaii-island-candidates-want-more-say-and-resources/

Dramatic Shakeup Coming To Hawai‘i County Council Priorities, alliances and leadership could change with four open seats this election

June 10, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/dramatic-shakeup-coming-to-hawaii-county-council/

Council votes down proposal that sought to limit responsibilities of the mayor

June 7, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/07/hawaii-news/council-votes-down-proposal-that-sought-to-limit-responsibilities-of-the-mayor/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Honolulu Officials Accept Raises Without Hearing Public Opposition Members of the public had little opportunity to comment on the raises, which are paid for with their tax dollars.

June 1, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/06/honolulu-officials-accept-raises-without-hearing-public-opposition/

Chronic No Shows And Tardiness Plague Hawaiʻi County Council Although city rules currently allow council pay to be docked for unexcused absences, there is no definition for what that means.

May 26, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/chronic-no-shows-and-tardiness-plague-hawaii-county-council/

Charter Amendment Would Pull Power Away From Hawaiʻi County Mayor A divided County Council is moving forward with plans to let voters decide if a county manager system would work better for the Big Island.

May 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/charter-amendment-would-pull-power-away-from-hawaii-county-mayor/

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.

April 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-lawmakers-shelve-petition-to-probe-35000-paper-bag-case/

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Abandons Reelection Bid The announcement comes amid an ongoing attorney general investigation.

April 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/lt-gov-sylvia-luke-abandons-reelection-bid/

Justice’s Past Political Activity Is Raising Fresh Questions For Some Senators The Senate is considering whether to confirm Vladimir Devens for the position of Supreme Court chief justice.

April 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/justices-past-political-activity-is-raising-fresh-questions-for-some-senators/

The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.

April 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/the-hawaii-legislature-politicians-biggest-travelers/

Hawaii’s 2026 election includes a few high-profile challenges

April 6, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/06/hawaii-news/hawaiis-2026-election-includes-a-few-high-profile-challenges/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Political

Luke conspiracy indictment could inspire Republican voters, discourage Democrats

‘Culture Of Corruption’? Records Link Arrested Lawmaker To Lobbyist We examined the legislative record of Hawaiʻi Rep. Ryan Yamane, suspected of bribery, and his ties to a well-connected lobbyist. Here’s what we found.

High blank ballot rates prompt OHA voter education effort

HDOT REMINDS PUBLIC NOT TO POST CAMPAIGN SIGNS ALONG STATE HIGHWAYS

Fuel, Food And Disaster Preparation: Hawaiʻi County Council District 7 Big Island’s second-largest population center is facing a range of major challenges.

Dangerous Dogs And Deadly Roads: Hawaiʻi County Council District 5 Candidate Q&As The Hawaiʻi County seat is heavily rural with a unique set of challenges.

It’s Time For Hawaiʻi’s Elders To Let Go We need to rebuild the expectation that leadership includes succession.

Green leads governors’ group, plans Hawaii meeting

Geothermal, Housing, Vacation Rentals: Hawaiʻi Council District 6 Candidate Q&As Five candidates are in the running for the district made up of Big Islandʻs south-west corner.

Rural Hawaiʻi Island Candidates Want More Say — And Resources Candidates from South Kona, Kaʻū and Puna share their responses to questions about water, agriculture, waste and other environmental challenges in their districts.

Dramatic Shakeup Coming To Hawai‘i County Council Priorities, alliances and leadership could change with four open seats this election

Council votes down proposal that sought to limit responsibilities of the mayor

Honolulu Officials Accept Raises Without Hearing Public Opposition Members of the public had little opportunity to comment on the raises, which are paid for with their tax dollars.

Chronic No Shows And Tardiness Plague Hawaiʻi County Council Although city rules currently allow council pay to be docked for unexcused absences, there is no definition for what that means.

Charter Amendment Would Pull Power Away From Hawaiʻi County Mayor A divided County Council is moving forward with plans to let voters decide if a county manager system would work better for the Big Island.

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Abandons Reelection Bid The announcement comes amid an ongoing attorney general investigation.

Justice’s Past Political Activity Is Raising Fresh Questions For Some Senators The Senate is considering whether to confirm Vladimir Devens for the position of Supreme Court chief justice.

The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.

Hawaii’s 2026 election includes a few high-profile challenges

Hawaiʻi County Expands Community Resource Center Services to Assist with Earthquake Impacts

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES MAJOR RECOVERY PROGRESS FOLLOWING HURRICANE LOWELL Kauaʻi Power Restored to 72%; Roads, Airport and Port Infrastructure Repairs Continue

Hawaiian Electric preparing for Tropical Storm Norbert, supporting power restoration on Kauaʻi – Company sending additional staff, vehicles to Kauaʻi this weekend

Two Aussies Were on Vacation in Thailand When They Saw Workers Struggling With an Excavator. So They Stopped to Help

‘You Just Want To Cry’: Kauaʻi Takes Stock Of Lowell’s Damage Communities on Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi and Niʻihau are picking up the pieces left by Hurricane Lowell, a storm Gov. Josh Green compared with the 1992 disaster ʻIniki.

Radio Silence Amid Lowell Reveals Critical Gap In Emergency Plan Radio is critical during disasters. Kauaʻi has again exposed that many stations lack generators and other equipment needed to stay on the air.

Honolulu Man Involved in Trans-Pacific Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Kona man accused of possessing, disseminating child porn

Remembering Hawaii’s 9/11 victims

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