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Anticipated Revenue Windfall Raises The Stakes In OHA Elections 0 Six seats on OHA’s board of trustees, which oversees more than $600 million in trust funds, are up for grabs.

June 17, 2022 0

Eighteen candidates are vying for six seats on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees this year, with promises...

Political Newcomer Sergio Alcubilla Is Seeking To Oust US Rep. Ed Case…Alcubilla admits his candidacy is a long shot, but he’s hoping his stance on social spending will propel him in the Democratic primary.

June 16, 2022 0

Sergio Alcubilla never planned to run for Congress against U.S. Rep. Ed Case. He wanted to run for lieutenant governor...

Duke Aiona announces gubernatorial run

June 16, 2022 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/06/15/hawaii-news/duke-aiona-announces-gubernatorial-run-2/

Panel discusses proposals for legislative term limits

June 16, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/06/16/hawaii-news/panel-discusses-proposals-for-legislative-term-limits/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

State legislative races set: Incumbents win four seats without challengers

June 12, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/06/12/hawaii-news/state-legislative-races-set-incumbents-win-four-seats-without-challengers/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

County Council fields set. Villegas wins reelection to Kona council seat

June 12, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/06/12/hawaii-news/county-council-fields-set-villegas-wins-reelection-to-kona-council-seat/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Nearly 400 Candidates File For Hawaii’s Primary Election 3 Democrats and Republicans feature a lot of brand name politicians in key races. But a lot of newcomers, incumbents and former officials also are in the running.

June 8, 2022 0

Hawaii voters will soon decide who sets the policy agenda on affordable housing, homelessness, education, energy, the economy and the...

Schatz hails Biden action on solar imports

June 8, 2022 0

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, praised President Joe Biden’s action Monday to declare a two-year tariff exemption on solar panels...

Ige signs bills on grant eligibility, kalo water use

May 30, 2022 0

Gov. David Ige signed into law last week two bills intended to clear unnecessary legal thicket in the name of...

What Are The Odds Kai Kahele Could Become Governor? … Kahele is a pilot and a war veteran, and may be an appealing candidate. But he has little money for advertising, and was very late to the starting gate.

May 29, 2022 0

U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele has been talking privately about running for governor since at least January, and in the months that...

How A Powerful Lawmaker Forced Through A Contentious Energy Bill….When Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz’s pet legislation faced opposition from Rep. Nicole Lowen, he suddenly intervened with the power to make or break her bills.

May 27, 2022 0

During the waning days of the 2022 legislative session, a bill to protect coffee — one of the state’s most valuable cash...

Council matchups shaping up: 2 weeks before filing deadline, two incumbents have no challengers

May 25, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/24/hawaii-news/council-matchups-shaping-up-2-weeks-before-filing-deadline-two-incumbents-have-no-challengers/

Special Interest Money Fuels Hawaii Delegation’s Leadership PACs …Congressional leadership political action committees allow elected officials to help colleagues and political parties.

May 24, 2022 0

WASHINGTON — Hawaii Congressman Kai Kahele continues to raise money from corporate donors, lobbyists and political action committees for his...

Tupola’s City Council Term Limit Proposal Raises Ethics Concerns …The councilwoman hasn’t disclosed that she is getting paid by a candidate who would benefit from her legislation.

May 6, 2022 0

Honolulu Councilwoman Andria Tupola is proposing a city charter amendment that would prevent former councilman Ron Menor from taking office...

Political

Anticipated Revenue Windfall Raises The Stakes In OHA Elections 0 Six seats on OHA’s board of trustees, which oversees more than $600 million in trust funds, are up for grabs.

Political Newcomer Sergio Alcubilla Is Seeking To Oust US Rep. Ed Case…Alcubilla admits his candidacy is a long shot, but he’s hoping his stance on social spending will propel him in the Democratic primary.

Duke Aiona announces gubernatorial run

Panel discusses proposals for legislative term limits

State legislative races set: Incumbents win four seats without challengers

County Council fields set. Villegas wins reelection to Kona council seat

Nearly 400 Candidates File For Hawaii’s Primary Election 3 Democrats and Republicans feature a lot of brand name politicians in key races. But a lot of newcomers, incumbents and former officials also are in the running.

Schatz hails Biden action on solar imports

Ige signs bills on grant eligibility, kalo water use

What Are The Odds Kai Kahele Could Become Governor? … Kahele is a pilot and a war veteran, and may be an appealing candidate. But he has little money for advertising, and was very late to the starting gate.

How A Powerful Lawmaker Forced Through A Contentious Energy Bill….When Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz’s pet legislation faced opposition from Rep. Nicole Lowen, he suddenly intervened with the power to make or break her bills.

Council matchups shaping up: 2 weeks before filing deadline, two incumbents have no challengers

Special Interest Money Fuels Hawaii Delegation’s Leadership PACs …Congressional leadership political action committees allow elected officials to help colleagues and political parties.

Charter proposals seek to fine-tune mayor’s administration

Kahele, Case introduce cacao, floriculture bills

Law bans side jobs for next Hawaii governor

Schatz pressures commerce secretary on solar investigation

Hawai’i Supreme Court explains reapportionment decision: Majority and dissenters release long-awaited opinions

Kahele announces run for governor

Tupola’s City Council Term Limit Proposal Raises Ethics Concerns …The councilwoman hasn’t disclosed that she is getting paid by a candidate who would benefit from her legislation.

Wildland fire in South Kohala and has issued a Wildfire Advisory for the Kawaihae.

Off-Duty Firefighter Hears Desperate Cries and Saves Three Children Trapped Beneath Overturned Boat

Baker indicted in Puna triple homicide case

POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF SOUTH SHORE OF MOLOKAʻI

New Puna and Kaʻū Community Energy Reports: Findings and Next Steps

Civil Defense Message

Hawaiʻi County Reminds Residents to Prepare for Storm Season as Hurricane Fausto Approaches

Hawaiian Electric monitoring Hurricane Fausto, preparing for possible impact

DOH CONFIRMS TWO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF CYCLOSPORIASIS IN HAWAIʻI RESIDENTS

Trapped in a Bathtub for Nine Days, 82-Year-Old Woman Survived With Faith, Determination, and One Remarkable Idea

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