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Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
“Nothing good is going to come of it unless they take a serious stance," one resident said.
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his campaign’s ballot access petition.
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Advocates rally for "clean elections" in Hawaii as legislation stalls
Hawaii's groundbreaking campaign finance reform bill faced unanimous rejection by a House panel, but advocates aren't giving up without a fight.
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Advocates rally for stalled 'clean elections' bill
Mar. 19—More than a dozen advocates from the Clean Elections Hawaii Coalition gathered Monday at the state Capitol rotunda to urge legislators to reconsider implementing a comprehensive public financing program for Hawaii's political candidates, commonly referred to as "clean elections." More than a dozen advocates from the Clean Elections Hawaii Coalition gathered Monday at the state Capitol ...
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Ing is given more time in campaign spending case
Mar. 15—Former state House Rep. Kaniela Ing has until April 24 to prove that campaign spending documents he filed are accurate, allowing him to potentially avoid an additional $18, 250 in fines—on top of the $22, 000 in fines he's already been assessed for the same documents. Former state House Rep. Kaniela Ing has until April 24 to prove that campaign spending documents he filed are accurate, ...
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Hawaii Republicans overwhelmingly choose Trump in party caucus
Mar. 13—Trump took 3, 506 votes, or 97 %, of the 3, 618 ballots cast by Republicans throughout the island Tuesday night, according to preliminary results UPDATE : WEDNESDAY 11 :40 a.m. Hawaii Republicans overwhelmingly chose former President Donald Trump to be the party's nominee in the 2024 election where he faces a rematch against President Joe Biden, according to preliminary results from ...
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Hawaii Republicans favor Donald Trump, 'bigly,' in party caucus
Mar. 13—Trump had already secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination before the 6 p.m. opening of Hawaii's 35 caucus locations across the state. Hawaii Republicans turned out Tuesday night to determine how many of the state's 19 GOP delegates will go to former President Donald Trump as he makes his third consecutive run for the White House. Republican party officials were still counting ...
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Donald Trump in control, 'bigly,' as Hawaii Republicans votes
Mar. 13—Trump earlier Tuesday already secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination before the 6 p.m. opening of Hawaii's 35 caucus locations across the state. Hawaii Republicans turned out Tuesday night to determine how many of the state's 19 GOP delegates will go to former President Donald Trump as he makes his third consecutive run for the White House. Republican party officials were ...
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Trump wins Hawaii GOP caucuses
Former President Trump has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Hawaii, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Trump swept all but one of the states that held Republican contests on Super Tuesday last week, prompting his rival Nikki Haley to drop out and putting him on track for a general election rematch with President…
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Trump wins GOP caucuses in Hawaii after securing presumptive presidential nomination
Former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in Hawaii's Republican presidential caucuses, adding to his formidable Super Tuesday performance.
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump win primaries in Washington state, expected to pick up victories in Hawaii
Joe Biden is heavily favored to win both Washington state and Hawaii in a potential general election match up against Donald Trump.
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Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and Hawaii contests: Full results
Live results from elections in Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and Hawaii.
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What you need to know about the Hawaii Republican caucus and Trump's nomination status
Former President Donald Trump is poised to secure the Republican nomination as four more states head to the polls.
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Hawaii Republicans could lock up Trump's nomination tonight
Mar. 12—Hawaii Republicans will gather at 35 locations around the islands tonight to determine how many delegates will cast ballots for presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, the only Republican still running for president. Hawaii Republicans will gather at 35 locations around the islands tonight to determine how many delegates will cast ballots for presumptive presidential nominee ...
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Green signs mandatory election recount bill into law
Mar. 10—It is "important that the people have faith in an election and its process, " a statement from the governor's office said. The first bill of the 2024 state Legislature session to be signed into law is intended to clarify the conditions necessary for mandatory recounts in state and county elections. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Green signed House Bill 129, which amends Section 11-158 of the ...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucuses
Hawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley ended her campaign this week. Trump won 14 of 15 contests held on Super Tuesday, putting him near the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination.
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Hawaii Democratic voters weigh in on President Joe Biden vs. 'Uncommitted:'
Hawaiian Democrats navigate foreign policy concerns under Biden versus fears of another Trump administration as 'uncommitted' vote surges.
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Biden wins Hawaii Democratic primary
President Biden has won the Hawaii Democratic presidential primary, inching him closer to clinching the Democratic nomination, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Biden won all but one of the contests on Super Tuesday, making it almost mathematically certain that he will be the Democratic nominee. His win in the Aloha State likely will…
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Biden will win Hawaii Democratic caucuses, CNN projects
President Joe Biden will win Hawaii’s Democratic presidential contest Wednesday, CNN projects, continuing his march to the party’s 2024 nomination.
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Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii, moves closer to securing presidential nomination
Joe Biden claimed Hawaii's presidential contest, moving closer to securing the Democratic nomination. "Uncommitted" received 29.1% of the state vote, however.
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Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii as he moves closer to seizing the nomination again
President Joe Biden won the Democratic caucuses in Hawaii on Wednesday, propelling him closer to winning his party’s nomination again after romping through the Super Tuesday contests earlier this week. The president defeated long-shot candidates including U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson. Biden went into the vote with the advantage of incumbency and name recognition.
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AP Decision Note: What to expect in Hawaii's Democratic presidential caucuses
Hawaii Democrats will hold a presidential preference vote on Wednesday as President Joe Biden moves closer to securing the delegates needed to clinch nomination for a second term in the White House. Appearing on the ballot with Biden will be U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, self-help author Marianne Williamson, who recently reentered the race after dropping out early last month, and two lesser-known candidates. The event takes place in the wake of Super Tuesday, the largest day of voting
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RFK Jr. qualifies for Hawaii ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear as a presidential candidate in Hawaii after gathering enough voter signatures to qualify for the state ballot. Kennedy’s campaign announced Thursday that it exceeded the required threshold to be a 2024 candidate for the “We The People” party, certified by the Hawaii Office of Elections. The third party is expected…
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Vice presidential possibility adds to Tulsi Gabbard's mystique
Feb. 26—Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's name on the short list of Donald Trump's candidates for vice president only adds to the enigmatic political career of a former rising star of the Democratic Party who later denounced Democrats and sued Hillary Clinton for $50 million for defamation. Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's name on the short list of Donald Trump's candidates for vice president ...
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Hawaii bill prohibits 'foreign influenced' corporations from political spending
Hawaii aims to curb foreign political spending in local elections, inspired by Seattle's success, amid rising concerns of foreign influence
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Hawaii has a voter enthusiasm problem, could publicly funded campaigns help?
Could publicly funded campaigns make elections in Hawaii more popular?
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Former Rep. Ing facing another $18K in fines
Feb. 15—Investigators for the state Campaign Spending Commission on Wednesday recommended that former state Rep. Kaniela Ing be fined another $18, 250—in addition to the nearly $22, 000 that he already had been fined—for 24 campaign spending violations. Investigators for the state Campaign Spending Commission on Wednesday recommended that former state Rep. Kaniela Ing be fined another $18, ...
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Blangiardi announces reelection bid for Honolulu mayor
Feb. 13—Four years to the day from his announcement that he would run for his first political office, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Monday that he'll seek reelection. Four years to the day from his announcement that he would run for his first political office, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Monday that he'll seek reelection. The last time he declared his desire to preside as the city's top ...
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VideoMayor Rick Blangiardi makes official announcement for re-election campaign
Current Honolulu City and County Mayor Rick Blangiardi made an official announcement for re-election on Monday.
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Hawaii has not passed bill to remove Trump from 2024 presidential ballot | Fact check
The bill still has to pass through more Senate hearings, subsequent committee hearings and House hearings before it could be signed into law.
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Hawaii bill to ban candidates for insurrection passes first hearing
Feb. 7—Senate Bill 2392—introduced by state Sen. Karl Rhoads—passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, during its initial hearing. It would exclude political candidates who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. A bill that could bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on November's Hawaii election ballot received considerable pushback Tuesday from his ...
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Bill to ban candidates for insurrection passes first hearing
Feb. 7—A bill that could bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on November's Hawaii election ballot received considerable pushback Tuesday from his supporters, some of whom came to the state Capitol dressed in patriotic wear. Senate Bill 2392 — introduced by state Sen. Karl Rhoads (D, Nuuanu-Downtown-Iwilei) — passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Rhoads chairs, ...
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Hawaii looks to combat AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation ahead of 2024 elections
Hawaii legislators are addressing deepfake threats with bills aimed at safeguarding election integrity from AI-driven misinformation
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Lahaina voters encouraged to update information
Feb. 1—Maui County and the state Office of Elections are working to help displaced Lahaina voters receive their mail-in ballots ahead of the Aug. 10 primary election and Nov. 5 general election. Thousands of survivors of the Aug. 8 wildfires continue to live in Maui hotels while Gov. Josh Green, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and the Federal Emergency Management Agency work to find them more ...
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Hawaii legislators target deepfake political messaging
Jan. 30—In an effort to keep artificial intelligence — or deepfake — messaging out of Hawaii elections, two bills would ban false information of a candidate or party, and a third would make it a petty misdemeanor to distribute — or conspire to distribute — fake political messages. Senate Bill 2687 would create a new petty misdemeanor for "distributing, or entering into an agreement with ...
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Honolulu City Council advances bill promoting affordable rentals
Jan. 30—The Honolulu City Council has advanced a first-reading measure meant to give private developers of affordable rental projects more financial incentives to build. Introduced by Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Bill 3 would augment older city legislation meant to increase affordable housing options on Oahu. To do so, the draft measure will tap an existing $10 million grant, ...
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Video2024 Election candidates to begin filing process in February
In order for a candidate to appear on the ballot, they “must obtain a nomination paper and collect signatures from registered voters in the district” they want to represent.
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Hawaii Senate bills would ban candidates for insurrection
Jan. 29—State Sen. Karl Rhoads has received "almost death threats" on social media after introducing two bills that would disqualify anyone from seeking political office who "participates in insurrection." The name Donald Trump does not appear on either Senate Bill 2392 or SB 2393, and Rhoads said the bills apply to any political candidate. "If Joe Biden is ever accused of fomenting ...
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Saiki supports bills for full public financing of political campaigns
Jan. 25—House Speaker Scott Saiki has thrown his support behind an effort for full public financing for political candidates starting in 2028, which proponents say would reduce the temptation for political corruption and perhaps lead to a new generation of younger elected officials who aren't beholden to special interests and corporations. A previous effort introduced by state Sen. Karl Rhoads ...
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Hawaii considers bill that could block Donald Trump from state's 2024 primary ballot
The federal courts or the state Supreme Court would determine whether a political candidate is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.
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Mayor requests state-level support for city programs
Jan. 23—Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi's administration Monday sought state-level support, including more funding, to expand the city's Emergency Services Department, affordable housing projects and transit-oriented development around the island. Presenting to the state Legislature's committees on Ways and Means and Finance in the Capitol Auditorium, Blangiardi said the need for more support ...
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City measure seeks more affordable rental units
Jan. 20—The Honolulu City Council is considering a measure to give private developers of affordable rental projects greater financial incentives to build. City Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam this week introduced Bill 3, which would augment older city legislation meant to increase affordable housing options on Oahu. As drafted, the new measure — developed in collaboration with the city's ...
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Hundreds turn out to support RFK Jr.'s bid for presidency
Jan. 19—Related Photo Gallery: Hundreds turn out to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential bid Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Ko'olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot bid as an independent to become America's next president. Kennedy represents a stark departure from his father, former Attorney General and presidential candidate Robert F. ...
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Kokua Line: Is ballot forwarded when voter moves?
Jan. 14—Question: My wife and I recently moved from Mililani to Waipahu. How do we update our voting registration? Answer: Hawaii voters can update their registration online or by submitting a Voter Registration Application to their County Elections Division, according to the state Office of Elections. Registration must be updated when a voter changes their name, residence or mailing address. ...
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Hawaii lawmakers eye help for Maui, housing and ethics ahead of 2024 session
Jan. 14—The rebuilding of Lahaina from the tragic Maui wildfires and shortage of homes for thousands of survivors have put into sharper focus the need in Hawaii for affordable housing to help keep local residents from moving to the mainland — issues that will weigh heavily as state lawmakers convene Wednesday for the opening of the 2024 legislative session. "The public really wants us to deal ...
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Group plans to appeal judge's Haiku Stairs demolition ruling
Jan. 2—The mayor's office said the city's timeline to demolish the Haiku Stairs will start soon. The group Friends of Haiku Stairs expects to carry its legal fight to save 4, 000 feet of steel steps built on a sheer ridgeline above Kaneohe into the new year. Friends President Sean Pager said his group will appeal 1st Circuit Judge John M. Tonaki's recent ruling that granted a summary judgment ...
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Hawaii voter registration guide: everything you need to know to register and vote
Hawaii residents are gearing up for the 2024 election cycle. Here are some key takeaways for voters looking to cast their ballots.
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Hawaii elections: Here are important dates and a voter's guide to 2024
A guide to Hawaii's 2024 elections. Learn more about key dates, voting procedures and elections.
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Council bans sale of flavored tobacco products
Oct. 6—The Honolulu City Council on a split vote Wednesday passed a measure to prohibit sales of flavored tobacco products in an effort to keep them out of the hands of Oahu's youth. The Honolulu City Council on a split vote Wednesday passed a measure to prohibit sales of flavored tobacco products in an effort to keep them out of the hands of Oahu's youth. Although it drew expected resistance ...
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Willis seeks to dismantle false Trump electors’ claims about Hawaii precedent
The Georgia prosecutor's arguments were part of an effort to defuse a bid by three allies of the former president to transfer their cases to federal court.
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Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults firefighters
The fires killed at least 115 people.
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VideoLocal Hawaii government sues election companies over fires
Local Hawaii government sues election companies over fires
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Hawaii officials urge families of people missing after deadly fires to give DNA samples
Some 1,000 to 1,100 names remain on the FBI’s tentative, unconfirmed list of people unaccounted for.
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Maui town ravaged by fire will ‘rise again,’ Hawaii governor says of long recovery ahead
The seaside town will be rebuilt as a living memorial to those lost.
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Hawaii's churches offer prayers for the dead and the missing after Maui wildfires
Hawaiian officials urged tourists to avoid traveling to Maui.
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Hawaii senator addresses failed communication leading up to deadly fires
"The Attorney General has launched a review of what happened with those sirens and some of the other actions that were taken," Sen. Mazie Hirono said.
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Biden declares Hawaii wildfires a major disaster
The declaration frees up federal aid to support the Hawaii island’s recovery from wildfires that have brought vast destruction and killed at least 36 people.
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At least 36 people have died on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii, county reports
The fire took the island of Maui by surprise, leaving behind burned-out cars on once busy streets and smoking piles of rubble where historic buildings had stood.
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Kokua Line: Who gets to revote in Hawaii Kai?
Jun. 21—Question : Is the city sending out ballots for the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board ? They announced there would be a revote due to technical difficulties in the first round, but I have not received a ballot and neither have my neighbors. Question : Is the city sending out ballots for the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board ? They announced there would be a revote due to technical difficulties ...
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Tim Scott's biggest financial backer is Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire who owns the sixth-largest island in Hawaii and has poured $35 million into the senator's super PAC
Opportunity Matters Fund, a super PAC tied to Scott, could soon play a key role in boosting the South Carolina senator's presidential campaign.
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U.S. won't shoot down balloon spotted off coast of Hawaii
The balloon did not float over any sensitive government sites, a Defense Department spokesperson said.
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Hawaii Democrat Celebrates Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race on House Floor
A Democratic member of Congress spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this week to celebrate the winner of the RuPaul’s Drag Race television competition.
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Bills moving for government transparency
Mar. 3—Bills calling for more transparency for lawmakers and state boards continue to move through the Legislature. Bills calling for more transparency for lawmakers and state boards continue to move through the Legislature. The Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct was created following the February 2022 guilty pleas of disgraced former Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English and ...
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Former lawmaker Kaniela Ing prosecuted for missed deadline
Feb. 24—Former state Rep. Kaniela Ing is in trouble again with the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission, and this time he's facing criminal prosecution and possible jail time for allegedly failing to file a mandatory campaign spending update on time. Former state Rep. Kaniela Ing is in trouble again with the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission, and this time he's facing criminal prosecution and ...
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20 Hawaii schools participate in traffic safety campaign
Feb. 14—Students and staff at Mililani Waena Elementary School this morning waved signs to kick off the "Stop If You Love Me" campaign, reminding motorists to follow the posted speed limit, and to drive safely around schools and neighborhoods. The students teamed up with DTRIC Insurance for the campaign, which is back after a two-year hiatus. In all, 20 schools statewide will participate in ...
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Hawaii lawmakers weigh bills for stepped-up transparency
Feb. 10—A variety of bills designed to make lawmakers and state boards more transparent are moving through the Legislature, drawing general applause from advocates for open government. A variety of bills designed to make lawmakers and state boards more transparent are moving through the Legislature, drawing general applause from advocates for open government. "I am very encouraged by the fact ...
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Hawaii's high court rejects Maui election challenge
Jan. 21—The Hawaii Supreme Court on Friday ruled that incumbent Maui County Council member Alice Lee won reelection in the Nov. 8 general election, saying a challenge over disputed ballots would not have changed the outcome. The Hawaii Supreme Court on Friday ruled that incumbent Maui County Council member Alice Lee won reelection in the Nov. 8 general election, saying a challenge over ...
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State Supreme Court hears arguments in Maui election case
Jan. 20—The Maui County Council remained one member short as the Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a lawsuit to invalidate the results of the race for the Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu seat. The Maui County Council remained one member short as the Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a lawsuit to invalidate the results of the race for the Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu seat. In ...
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2-year sentence for Hawaii woman’s Trump lobbying scheme
Nickie Mali Lum Davis pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
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Ron Menor, longtime Hawaii politician, dies at 67
Jan. 18—Ron Menor served in the Honolulu City Council, the state Senate and House of Representatives. He served in the state Legislature from 1982-2008 and was a city council member from 2013-2021. Longtime Hawaii politician Ron Menor has died at age 67. Gov. Josh Green confirmed Tuesday evening that Menor died Monday. "Late this afternoon, we were informed by Pat Menor, wife of Ron Menor, ...
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Proposal would increase public funding for Hawaii campaigns
Jan. 10—State Sen. Karl Rhoads plans to introduce legislation this year to help county, state and Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidates raise more campaign money through public funds to ease their reliance on lobbyists and private donors with the goal of promoting "clean elections." State Sen. Karl Rhoads plans to introduce legislation this year to help county, state and Office of Hawaiian ...
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Oahu neighborhood board registration opens Friday
Dec. 20—Want to run for a seat on your local neighborhood board ? Want to run for a seat on your local neighborhood board ? Registration for the 2023 election started Friday. Candidates have until Feb. 17 to file, and voting runs from April 28 to May 19, according to a news release from Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi's office. The two-year term starts July 1 and ends June 30, 2025. The ...
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Hawaii general election candidate sues to void race result
Dec. 1—One losing candidate in Hawaii's Nov. 8 general election has challenged results in court by a statutory deadline that passed Monday. One losing candidate in Hawaii's Nov. 8 general election has challenged results in court by a statutory deadline that passed Monday. Noelani Ahia, who competed for a nonpartisan seat on the Maui County Council retained by incumbent Alice Lee after a close ...
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General election candidate sues to void race result
Dec. 1—One losing candidate in Hawaii's Nov. 8 general election has challenged results in court by a statutory deadline that passed Monday. One losing candidate in Hawaii's Nov. 8 general election has challenged results in court by a statutory deadline that passed Monday. Noelani Ahia, who competed for a nonpartisan seat on the Maui County Council retained by incumbent Alice Lee after a close ...
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Hilo case of potential voter fraud is sent to attorney general
Nov. 16—The state Office of Elections has referred a case of potential attempted voter fraud in Hilo to the state Attorney General's Office for investigation. The state Office of Elections has referred a case of potential attempted voter fraud in Hilo to the state Attorney General's Office for investigation. "At the Hilo counting center, the voting system did reject ballots as duplicates, " ...
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Honolulu City Council elections retain political leanings
Nov. 13—The incoming Honolulu City Council had the potential to take a hard right turn in this year's election but instead will retain its political balance when three new Councilmembers are sworn in Jan. 3. The incoming Honolulu City Council had the potential to take a hard right turn in this year's election but instead will retain its political balance when three new Councilmembers are sworn ...
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Concerns about flexibility helped sink affordable housing amendment
Nov. 13—A proposed amendment to the Honolulu City Charter that would have doubled yearly revenue for the Affordable Housing Fund was the only one to fail in Tuesday's general election. A proposed amendment to the Honolulu City Charter that would have doubled yearly revenue for the Affordable Housing Fund was the only one to fail in Tuesday's general election. The three others, changing the ...
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Voter apathy reaches record in Hawaii's general election
Nov. 12—Hawaii reached a record-low voter turnout for the general election as only 48.4 % of the state's voters bothered to cast ballots. Hawaii reached a record-low voter turnout for the general election as only 48.4 % of the state's voters bothered to cast ballots. "Until this year the closest we've come to that was 2014, and that was 52.3 %, " said Colin Moore, director of the University of ...
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Gains in Hawaii Legislature small, but encouraging for Republican party
Nov. 10—As far as waves being sized up in Hawaii, a "red wave " of winning Republican candidates joining the state Legislature later this year is closer to knee-high than head-high or overhead. As far as waves being sized up in Hawaii, a "red wave " of winning Republican candidates joining the state Legislature later this year is closer to knee-high than head-high or overhead. Five Republican ...
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