Elections Commission sending its report late
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/01/22/hawaii-news/elections-commission-sending-its-report-late/
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Commission sees election success in all-mail balloting
Despite a 2020 general election when some Oahu polls closed almost four hours late and some Hilo voters spent three...
Acasio lays out her legislative priorities
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/22/hawaii-news/acasio-lays-out-her-legislative-priorities/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Ige appointee called for his impeachment
Gov. David Ige’s appointee to the District 1 state Senate seat pushed for Ige’s impeachment less than a year and...
State Senate faces funding shortfall while trying to prop up economy
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/21/hawaii-news/state-senate-faces-funding-shortfall-while-trying-to-prop-up-economy/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
State House seeks solutions to fill budget gap without tax hike
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/21/hawaii-news/state-house-seeks-solutions-to-fill-budget-gap-without-tax-hike/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kern grilled by council committee: Some members concerned about his education, experience
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/20/hawaii-news/kern-grilled-by-council-committee-some-members-concerned-about-his-education-experience/
No More ‘Gifts Of Aloha’ For State Lawmakers…A ban on food items and other items of nominal value affects state officials and the business of lobbyists.
Goodies gifted from lobbyists to lawmakers like manapua, PB&J sandwiches, musubi and trinkets are no longer allowed because of new state...
Rodenhurst squeaks through first step of confirmation process
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/06/hawaii-news/rodenhurst-squeaks-through-first-step-of-confirmation-process/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kai Kahele sworn in as U.S. representative, becomes the 2nd Native Hawaiian to serve in Congress
Kaialiʻi Kahele was sworn in as a U.S. representative today in Washington, becoming only the second Native Hawaiian to serve...
9 Roth appointees face council confirmation
Nine appointees to Mayor Mitch Roth’s Cabinet are scheduled to appear Tuesday before County Council committees, the first step in...
Todd, 2 political newcomers to vie for Kahele’s seat
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/25/hawaii-news/todd-2-political-newcomers-vye-for-kaheles-seat/
Kierkiewicz a board member for company receiving CARES funds
Puna Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz steered taxpayer money to a not-yet nonprofit corporation on whose board she sits, records show. Kierkiewicz...
State Senate president talks upcoming legislative session, COVID mitigation efforts at Capitol, budget and economy
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/15/hawaii-news/state-senate-president-talks-upcoming-legislative-session-covid-mitigation-efforts-at-capitol-budget-and-economy/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
David Shapiro: No justice for Harry Kim in Hawaii island ethics ruling
The Hawaii County Ethics Board left mixed feelings with its ruling that outgoing Mayor Harry Kim violated the ethics code...
Replacing Kahele: Local Democrats prepare to fill Hilo Senate seat
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/11/hawaii-news/replacing-kahele-local-democrats-prepare-to-fill-hilo-senate-seat/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
New mayor, prosecutor, council inaugurated…It was the first time the mayor was sworn in on the west side of the island
It was an inauguration like no other, with masked elected officials split between the Kona and Hilo council chambers to...
Council, public speak out on Roth’s Cabinet picks
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/11/29/hawaii-news/council-public-speak-out-on-roths-cabinet-picks/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Lawsuits delay Hawaii election certification
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/11/26/hawaii-news/lawsuits-delay-hawaii-election-certification/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
David to lead County Council
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/11/24/hawaii-news/david-to-lead-county-council/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
