More progressive County Council to be sworn in Monday
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/12/04/hawaii-news/more-progressive-county-council-to-be-sworn-in-monday/
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GOVERNOR-ELECT JOSH GREEN MAKES CABINET SELECTIONS FOR FOURTEEN STATE DEPARTMENTS
GOVERNOR-ELECT JOSH GREEN MAKES CABINET SELECTIONS FOR FOURTEEN STATE DEPARTMENTS Honolulu, HI – Governor-elect Josh Green today announced nominees to...
Ige Closes Out His Tenure With A Record-Setting Surplus Of More Than $2.6 Billion 0 The surplus for fiscal year 2022 is double the previous year, and leaves Josh Green’s incoming administration with ample funding to pursue his initiatives.
When the fiscally conservative Gov. David Ige exits the State Capitol in about two weeks, he will leave behind the...
Tulsi Gabbard signs on as a contributor to Fox News
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/14/breaking-news/tulsi-gabbard-a-former-democrat-signs-on-as-a-contributor-to-fox-news/
Hilo election machine foils ballot tampering attempt
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/11/15/hawaii-news/hilo-election-machine-foils-ballot-tampering-attempt/
Only one Hawaii Island precinct favored Aiona: Big Islanders loyal to the Democrat, despite minor Republican renaissance
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/11/13/hawaii-news/only-one-hawaii-island-precinct-favored-aiona-big-islanders-loyal-to-the-democrat-despite-minor-republican-renaissance/
Gov.-elect Josh Green considering new ways to address old problems in Hawaii
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/10/hawaii-news/gov-elect-josh-green-considering-new-ways-to-address-old-problems-in-hawaii/
Maui County: Richard Bissen Wins Big In The Race For Mayor Voters across Maui, Molokai and Lanai made significant changes to the makeup of their local government.
Retired Judge Richard Bissen is on his way to serving as the next mayor of Maui County after defeating incumbent...
Incumbent Maui Mayor Victorino is defeated; Kauai mayor reelected
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/09/hawaii-news/incumbent-maui-mayor-victorino-is-defeated-kauai-mayor-reelected/
Hawaii voters pick Democrat Josh Green to be next governor
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/09/hawaii-news/hawaii-voters-overwhelmingly-pick-democrat-josh-green-to-be-the-next-governor/
Galimba, Inaba, Villegas and Evans to represent West Hawaii on County Council
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/11/09/hawaii-news/galimba-inaba-villegas-and-evans-to-represent-west-hawaii-on-county-council/
Voters approve three charter amendments
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/11/09/hawaii-news/voters-approve-three-charter-amendments/
Hawaii’s New Governor Will Have To Make Some Hard Decisions On Crime And Punishment 0 Something must be done about Hawaii’s overcrowded and run-down jails, or the courts may finally force the state to act.
Max Otani, the outgoing director of the state Department of Public Safety, has a wish list and a warning for...
A More Civil Legislature? Hawaii Lawmakers May Soon Be Asked To Bolster Citizen Rights 4 The Legislature’s special commission aimed at fighting corruption is continuing to fine tune proposals for the upcoming session.
State lawmakers may soon have to deal with demands from the public for greater transparency on the part of legislators...
Volunteers vouch for Hawaii’s election security
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/10/26/hawaii-news/volunteers-vouch-for-hawaiis-election-security/
VOTER SERVICE CENTERS OPEN
VOTER SERVICE CENTERS OPEN Pearl City, October 25, 2022 – Starting today through November 8, voter service centers are open for...
A Glitch In Hawaii’s New Ballot-Tracking System Catches Big Island Voters By Surprise 5 County officials fixed the problem within an hour but many voters were left wondering if they could trust the tracking system.
More than 2,000 voters on the Big Island were surprised to find a message from the county elections office Thursday...
The Tourism Industry Is Trying To Unseat Maui Council Members Who Want To Limit Hotels 0 In a heated election year, the county’s moratorium on visitor lodgings has become a rallying point for those across its political spectrum.
Earlier this year, the Maui County Council enacted one of the most controversial measures in recent history: A moratorium on building new...
Threats escalate against Hawaii’s election volunteers
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/10/21/hawaii-news/threats-escalate-against-hawaiis-election-volunteers/
Governor Candidates On The Environment: Sharp Contrasts And A Little Overlap 0 Republican Duke Aiona emphasizes lower energy costs, while Democrat Josh Green stresses renewable and sustainable sources.
Early into his tenure, Hawaii Gov. David Ige notably rejected liquefied natural gas, or LNG, as a so-called “bridge fuel” to rely...
