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Chad Blair: Tulsi Gabbard Has Been Making Headlines Again And Fox News Is Listening The former Hawaii congresswoman has faded from public view in the islands. But she’s making waves again nationally.

June 6, 2021 0

Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is often a stepping stone to higher office. In Hawaii, Dan Inouye, Spark...

Equal representation: Big Island population hike could bring 8th House seat

May 30, 2021 0

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Kanuha named Senate majority leader

May 6, 2021 0

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Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Hawaii Voters Really, Really Like Lt. Gov. Josh Green…But Gov. David Ige gets low marks as does Speaker Scott Saiki, the Legislature and former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell.

May 5, 2021 0

Registered voters in Hawaii have a far more favorable impression of the lieutenant governor than of his boss. Of those...

Bringing Back The Pork: Case, Kahele Make Their Pitch For $57 Million…Earmarks were banned in 2011 after a series of scandals involving congressionally directed spending. Now Congress has decided to bring the process back with more transparency.

May 5, 2021 0

WASHINGTON — Building a new blood bank, growing fresh coral for Waikiki tourists and expanding the ability of an organic...

Hawaii lawmakers finish session after huge federal aid boost

April 30, 2021 0

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Lawmakers pass automatic voter registration bill

April 28, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/28/hawaii-news/lawmakers-pass-automatic-voter-registration-bill/

Hawaii Legislature Agrees To Defer Pay Raises Ahead Of Final Votes…Some of Hawaii’s public workers unions also tentatively agreed to forgo raises this year as lawmakers, Gov. David Ige’s cabinet and state judges do the same.

April 24, 2021 0

State lawmakers set the stage Friday for a vote to hold off on pay raises for themselves as well as...

Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions…Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing.

April 20, 2021 0

House Speaker Scott Saiki offered a taste of his intentions on the House floor last July as the Legislature dramatically...

Kohala Councilman Tim Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference

April 13, 2021 0

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Automatic voter registration bill nears passage

April 12, 2021 0

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Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission

April 9, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/09/hawaii-news/senate-confirms-kaleikini-kaapu-neves-to-hawaiian-homes-commission/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee

April 8, 2021 0

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Big Island Mayor Wants To Oust Planning Commissioner For Being Hostile…Mayor Mitch Roth says Mark Van Pernis has disrupted public business. Most recently, Van Pernis raised questions about a Roth appointee.

April 4, 2021 0

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth wants to kick a commissioner off a planning board for being rude...

As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee, Schatz Joined Leader Schumer, Senate Committee Chairs To Discuss Budget Resolution, COVID-19 Aid

February 7, 2021 0

Schatz Discusses COVID-19 Relief, Help For Native Communities In Meeting With President Biden As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee,...

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Political

Chad Blair: Tulsi Gabbard Has Been Making Headlines Again And Fox News Is Listening The former Hawaii congresswoman has faded from public view in the islands. But she’s making waves again nationally.

Equal representation: Big Island population hike could bring 8th House seat

Kanuha named Senate majority leader

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Hawaii Voters Really, Really Like Lt. Gov. Josh Green…But Gov. David Ige gets low marks as does Speaker Scott Saiki, the Legislature and former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell.

Bringing Back The Pork: Case, Kahele Make Their Pitch For $57 Million…Earmarks were banned in 2011 after a series of scandals involving congressionally directed spending. Now Congress has decided to bring the process back with more transparency.

Hawaii lawmakers finish session after huge federal aid boost

Lawmakers pass automatic voter registration bill

Hawaii Legislature Agrees To Defer Pay Raises Ahead Of Final Votes…Some of Hawaii’s public workers unions also tentatively agreed to forgo raises this year as lawmakers, Gov. David Ige’s cabinet and state judges do the same.

Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions…Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing.

Kohala Councilman Tim Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference

Automatic voter registration bill nears passage

Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission

Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee

Big Island Mayor Wants To Oust Planning Commissioner For Being Hostile…Mayor Mitch Roth says Mark Van Pernis has disrupted public business. Most recently, Van Pernis raised questions about a Roth appointee.

No data for maps: Redistricting commission meets Monday

State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration

Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power

Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise

Proposed bill would erode public’s ‘right to know’

As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee, Schatz Joined Leader Schumer, Senate Committee Chairs To Discuss Budget Resolution, COVID-19 Aid

Police Respond to Hele-On Bus Collision in Pāhala

HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY

Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu

GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES KEITH REGAN AS ACTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI

Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT

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