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The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive 0 Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.

May 5, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/the-investigation-into-public-corruption-in-hawaii-is-very-much-alive/

Green praises productive legislative session

May 2, 2023 0

HONOLULU — With less than a week left in the 2023 legislative session, Gov. Josh Green is already celebrating what...

Hawaii joint committee approves another clean-government bill

April 22, 2023 0

A joint House and Senate committee Friday unanimously endorsed another bill aimed at rooting out political corruption by making it...

MAYOR ROTH’S STATEMENT ON THE OVERRIDE OF HIS BILL 194 VETO

April 19, 2023 0

MAYOR ROTH’S STATEMENT ON THE OVERRIDE OF HIS BILL 194 VETO The following is a statement from Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch...

Drewyer confirmation delivers historic gender parity to Hawaii courts

April 19, 2023 0

With last week’s Senate confirmation of Michelle Drewyer to the Circuit Court for the Second Circuit of Maui County, the...

Rep. Case calls for Jones Act waiver for Red Hill defueling

April 19, 2023 0

U.S. Rep. Ed Case is urging the Biden administration to grant Hawaii a Jones Act waiver to aid in the...

This Downtown Methadone Clinic Has Been Across From A School For Decades. Now The Neighbors Want It Gone 0 However, the American Disabilities Act deems clients of substance use disorder services to be a protected a protected class.

April 17, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/this-downtown-methadone-clinic-has-been-across-from-a-school-for-decades-now-the-neighbors-want-it-gone/

The Hawaii State Capitol Is Buzzing About What Happened When A Freshman Lawmaker Got Angry After Her Bill Died 0 At the center of the dispute was a bill to allow unlicensed birth workers to continue offering their services in Hawaii.

April 13, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/the-hawaii-state-capitol-is-buzzing-about-what-happened-when-a-freshman-lawmaker-got-angry-after-her-bill-died/

House passes 226 Senate bills before second crossover

April 12, 2023 0

Ahead of Thursday’s second crossover deadline, the state House of Representatives passed 77 Senate bills on Tuesday, including prominent measures...

Campaign Cash Flowed To Hawaii Senators Just Before An Energy Bill Vote. Reform Measures Won’t Stop It 0 A bill would prohibit lobbyists from cutting checks to lawmakers during the legislative session, but wouldn’t prevent other people with an interest in legislation from writing checks.

April 10, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/campaign-cash-flowed-to-hawaii-senators-just-before-an-energy-bill-vote-reform-measures-wont-stop-all-of-it/

AG calls for end to contraceptive coverage exemptions

April 5, 2023 0

State attorney general Anne Lopez has joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in supporting the Biden administration’s proposal...

Final hearing set for ‘clean elections’ measure

April 5, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/04/05/hawaii-news/final-hearing-set-for-clean-elections-measure/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Tokuda bucks against energy measure

April 4, 2023 0

U.S. House of Representatives Republicans scored a legislative victory last week with the chamber’s passage of House Resolution 1, known as...

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Here’s What Hawaii Can Learn From Other States On Publicly Funded Elections The system needs to be legally sound, properly regulated and substantially funded so candidates can compete with private money.

April 3, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/heres-what-hawaii-can-learn-from-other-states-on-publicly-funded-elections/

‘Nobody Gets To Run A State For 50 Years Anymore’: Hawaii Political Life After Dan Inouye Ten years after the political giant’s death, power is more fragmented — but politics has become more inclusive.

April 2, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/nobody-gets-to-run-a-state-for-50-years-anymore-hawaii-political-life-after-dan-inouye-special-layout/

Hawaii governor signs 7 government, ethics reform bills

April 1, 2023 0

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed on Friday seven good-government bills drafted in response to news last year...

Hawaii Senate Rejects Sadayasu And Glenn For Cabinet Appointments 17 Meanwhile, Kali Watson was approved to lead Hawaiian Home Lands while Keith Regan was confirmed as state comptroller.

March 25, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/hawaii-senate-rejects-sadayasu-and-glenn-for-cabinet-appointments/

Parade disinvites Hawaii lawmaker after pride flag comments

March 25, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/03/25/hawaii-news/parade-disinvites-hawaii-lawmaker-after-pride-flag-comments/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Senate ‘Bullies’ Are Creating Chaos At The Capitol This Year 0 Donovan Dela Cruz and Michelle Kidani have taken political strong-arming to an alarming level as they work to control business and financial issues, their colleagues say.

March 21, 2023 0

Two powerful state senators are pressuring colleagues to derail confirmation of Scott Glenn to lead the Hawaii Office of Planning...

Hawaii abortion protection bill heads to governor

March 19, 2023 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/03/19/hawaii-news/abortion-protection-bill-heads-to-governor/

Political

The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive 0 Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.

Green praises productive legislative session

Hawaii joint committee approves another clean-government bill

MAYOR ROTH’S STATEMENT ON THE OVERRIDE OF HIS BILL 194 VETO

Drewyer confirmation delivers historic gender parity to Hawaii courts

Rep. Case calls for Jones Act waiver for Red Hill defueling

This Downtown Methadone Clinic Has Been Across From A School For Decades. Now The Neighbors Want It Gone 0 However, the American Disabilities Act deems clients of substance use disorder services to be a protected a protected class.

The Hawaii State Capitol Is Buzzing About What Happened When A Freshman Lawmaker Got Angry After Her Bill Died 0 At the center of the dispute was a bill to allow unlicensed birth workers to continue offering their services in Hawaii.

House passes 226 Senate bills before second crossover

Campaign Cash Flowed To Hawaii Senators Just Before An Energy Bill Vote. Reform Measures Won’t Stop It 0 A bill would prohibit lobbyists from cutting checks to lawmakers during the legislative session, but wouldn’t prevent other people with an interest in legislation from writing checks.

AG calls for end to contraceptive coverage exemptions

Final hearing set for ‘clean elections’ measure

Tokuda bucks against energy measure

Here’s What Hawaii Can Learn From Other States On Publicly Funded Elections The system needs to be legally sound, properly regulated and substantially funded so candidates can compete with private money.

‘Nobody Gets To Run A State For 50 Years Anymore’: Hawaii Political Life After Dan Inouye Ten years after the political giant’s death, power is more fragmented — but politics has become more inclusive.

Hawaii governor signs 7 government, ethics reform bills

Hawaii Senate Rejects Sadayasu And Glenn For Cabinet Appointments 17 Meanwhile, Kali Watson was approved to lead Hawaiian Home Lands while Keith Regan was confirmed as state comptroller.

Parade disinvites Hawaii lawmaker after pride flag comments

Senate ‘Bullies’ Are Creating Chaos At The Capitol This Year 0 Donovan Dela Cruz and Michelle Kidani have taken political strong-arming to an alarming level as they work to control business and financial issues, their colleagues say.

Hawaii abortion protection bill heads to governor

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Police Announce 24 Promotions, Including Captain

Salesman Prays With Woman Battling Health Issues, Then Returns With Big Surprise

Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.

Maui’s Last Wild Beaches: Locals Fear Upgrades Will Sideline Them Some members of the Maui community worry that proposed upgrades to Mākena State Park could pave the way for more transformative changes in the future.

Puna Murders Raise Questions About Restraining Order Process Attorneys say TROs are granted in a majority of cases. But that wasn’t the case for the man who allegedly killed three men.

Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green More than 260 of Hawaiʻi’s commercial and industrial projects are at risk after Legislature cuts credits in 2026, undermining renewable resource goals. By Stewart Yerton / Ab

Kauka named to HHSAA Hall of Honor

Kohala Obituary 4/22/2026

Chief credits community for helping to nab triple-homicide suspect

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