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AP Decision Note: What to expect in Hawaii’s Democratic presidential caucuses

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/05/hawaii-news/ap-decision-note-what-to-expect-in-hawaiis-democratic-presidential-caucuses/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hawaii Lawmakers Take Campaign Money From Hawaiian Electric But Don’t Own Its Stock 0 The total of individual political donations by executives matches the spending by the utility’s political action committee.

March 4, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-lawmakers-take-campaign-money-from-hawaiian-electric-but-dont-own-its-stock/

We’re Still Waiting For These Simple Rule Changes To Improve The Legislature They seem like the low-hanging fruit of government reform proposals, but some legislative leaders aren’t so sure.

March 3, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/were-still-waiting-for-these-simple-rule-changes-to-improve-the-legislature/

Senate Panel Rejects Confirmation Of Interim UH Regents Chair 0 The fate of Alapaki Nahale-a is now in the hands of the full Senate, barring a withdrawal of the gubernatorial nomination.

February 28, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/senate-panel-rejects-confirmation-of-interim-uh-regents-chair-2/

Beth Fukumoto: 3 Things The Hawaii Legislature Should Do To Increase Competitive Elections Ranked choice voting, more accurate voter rolls and public financing of campaigns are easily doable this session if the political will is there.

February 27, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/beth-fukumoto-3-things-the-hawaii-legislature-should-do-to-increase-competitive-elections/

Hawaii Office of Elections Confirms Kennedy Supporters Submit Needed Signatures for ‘We The People’ Party

February 23, 2024 0

Hawaii Office of Elections Confirms Kennedy Supporters Submit Needed Signatures for ‘We The People’ Party PEARL CITY, HI—FEB. 22, 2024—The Kennedy...

House committee to hear bill allowing warrantless fireworks searches

February 22, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/02/22/hawaii-news/house-committee-to-hear-bill-allowing-warrantless-fireworks-searches/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

SENATE APPROVES PUBLICLY FINANCED ELECTIONS BILL AND SENDS TO HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION

February 21, 2024 0

Today, the Hawaiʻi State Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 2381 Senate Draft 2 (SB2381 SD2), which would establish a comprehensive system...

House GOP Champions ‘Common Sense’ Bills, Conservative Values 0 Measures include paid family leave, term limits and tax breaks for Hawaii. But other bills call for death to sex traffickers, teaching of fetal growth and open carry of handguns.

February 9, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/house-gop-champions-common-sense-bills-conservative-values/

Big Island Mayor Outpaces Lone Challenger In Election Fundraising 0 Mitch Roth’s war chest is tens of thousands of dollars larger than that of rival candidate Kimo Alameda with nine months to go before the election.

February 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/big-island-mayor-outpaces-lone-challenger-in-election-fundraising/

Bills being heard at the Capitol

February 1, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/02/01/hawaii-news/bills-being-heard-at-the-capitol/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Their Party Platform Shouts For Change, But Many Democrats Aren’t Listening In his dual roles as lawmaker and state party chair, Adrian Tam talks about why reform happens so slowly in the Hawaii Legislature.

January 28, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/their-party-platform-shouts-for-change-but-many-democrats-arent-listening/

Almost 340 bills are introduced to Hawaii lawmakers by the governor

January 26, 2024 0

Gov. Josh Green has given state lawmakers a lot to contemplate with a package of proposed legislation comprising close to...

Saiki supports bills for full public financing of political campaigns

January 25, 2024 0

House Speaker Scott Saiki has thrown his support behind an effort for full public financing for political candidates starting in...

Governor highlights challenges, possible solutions in State of the State address

January 23, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/01/23/hawaii-news/governor-highlights-challenges-possible-solutions-in-state-of-the-state-address/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

The Sunshine Blog: The Honeymoon Is Over When It Comes To Sunshine Reform In Hawaii Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

January 22, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/the-sunshine-blog-the-honeymoon-is-over-when-it-comes-to-sunshine-reform-in-hawaii/

RFK Jr catches waves with surfing legend Kelly Slater for birthday while campaigning in Hawaii Slater is one of several high-profile athletes endorsing Kennedy for president

January 20, 2024 0

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rfk-catches-waves-surfing-legend-kelly-slater-birthday-campaigning-hawaii

Alameda officially launches campaign to oust Roth

January 14, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/01/14/hawaii-news/alameda-officially-launches-campaign-to-oust-roth/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

MAYOR MITCH ROTH ANNOUNCES BID FOR REELECTION Asks Community to Continue Dreaming Big for Future Generations

January 11, 2024 0

MAYOR MITCH ROTH ANNOUNCES BID FOR REELECTION Asks Community to Continue Dreaming Big for Future Generations — Today, Mayor...

Public Hearing Sought On New Supreme Court Justice’s Ties to Super PAC 0 A local Democrat has “grave concern” that the Supreme Court nominee did not disclose work with a political action committee.

December 28, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/public-hearing-sought-on-new-supreme-court-justices-ties-to-super-pac/

Political

AP Decision Note: What to expect in Hawaii’s Democratic presidential caucuses

Hawaii Lawmakers Take Campaign Money From Hawaiian Electric But Don’t Own Its Stock 0 The total of individual political donations by executives matches the spending by the utility’s political action committee.

We’re Still Waiting For These Simple Rule Changes To Improve The Legislature They seem like the low-hanging fruit of government reform proposals, but some legislative leaders aren’t so sure.

Senate Panel Rejects Confirmation Of Interim UH Regents Chair 0 The fate of Alapaki Nahale-a is now in the hands of the full Senate, barring a withdrawal of the gubernatorial nomination.

Beth Fukumoto: 3 Things The Hawaii Legislature Should Do To Increase Competitive Elections Ranked choice voting, more accurate voter rolls and public financing of campaigns are easily doable this session if the political will is there.

Hawaii Office of Elections Confirms Kennedy Supporters Submit Needed Signatures for ‘We The People’ Party

House committee to hear bill allowing warrantless fireworks searches

SENATE APPROVES PUBLICLY FINANCED ELECTIONS BILL AND SENDS TO HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION

House GOP Champions ‘Common Sense’ Bills, Conservative Values 0 Measures include paid family leave, term limits and tax breaks for Hawaii. But other bills call for death to sex traffickers, teaching of fetal growth and open carry of handguns.

Big Island Mayor Outpaces Lone Challenger In Election Fundraising 0 Mitch Roth’s war chest is tens of thousands of dollars larger than that of rival candidate Kimo Alameda with nine months to go before the election.

Bills being heard at the Capitol

Their Party Platform Shouts For Change, But Many Democrats Aren’t Listening In his dual roles as lawmaker and state party chair, Adrian Tam talks about why reform happens so slowly in the Hawaii Legislature.

Almost 340 bills are introduced to Hawaii lawmakers by the governor

Saiki supports bills for full public financing of political campaigns

Governor highlights challenges, possible solutions in State of the State address

The Sunshine Blog: The Honeymoon Is Over When It Comes To Sunshine Reform In Hawaii Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

RFK Jr catches waves with surfing legend Kelly Slater for birthday while campaigning in Hawaii Slater is one of several high-profile athletes endorsing Kennedy for president

Alameda officially launches campaign to oust Roth

MAYOR MITCH ROTH ANNOUNCES BID FOR REELECTION Asks Community to Continue Dreaming Big for Future Generations

Public Hearing Sought On New Supreme Court Justice’s Ties to Super PAC 0 A local Democrat has “grave concern” that the Supreme Court nominee did not disclose work with a political action committee.

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DLNR PREPARES FOR 2026 WILDFIRE AND HURRICANE SEASONS, June 18, 2026

HDOT CONTINUES COLLABORATIONS TO ADDRESS WILDFIRE RISK STATEWIDE

Civil Defense message for Thursday 06-18-2026 at 02:17 PM

KAHAKAI BLVD, HAWAIIAN BEACHES; DISTRICT 10, Puna, Structure Fire

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New-look Rainbows embark on their journey as summer session tips off

Hawaiʻi County Announces Fourth of July Celebrations

Hawai‘i Police Department reports that a Kona Grand Jury has returned an indictment against 24-year-old Janne Labin

DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case in Oʻahu Visitor

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