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Leeward Planning Commission at a crossroads: County Council scrutinizes Roth’s nominees

June 21, 2021 0

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Legislative talk story: Lowen, Kanuha talk with constituents about 2021 session

June 10, 2021 0

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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

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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

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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...

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Political

Leeward Planning Commission at a crossroads: County Council scrutinizes Roth’s nominees

Legislative talk story: Lowen, Kanuha talk with constituents about 2021 session

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

Man Hears Little Girl Screaming, Jumps Into Pond to Save Mom and Daughter From Sinking SUV

Longshot Congressional Candidate Pulled Gun On Maui County Workers Police were not notified until more than an hour after the incident, which took place in a county building.

Civil Defense message for Friday 05-29-2026 at 03:48 PM

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

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