Hawaii Legislature: Republicans Are Gaining Seats Even In The Aloha State
Republicans are set to net two seats in the House, improving their numbers to eight. Meanwhile, Samantha DeCorte is winning ...
Shootz! The Long Wait To Vote And Other Election Scenes
Plenty of people were looking to cast ballots the old-fashioned way as long lines snaked around the only two Election Day ...
HECO: Wildfire Risk Already Cut By More Than Half Across Hawaii Grid
Hawaii’s largest utility is spending $120 million this year in its new push to reduce wildfire risk across the state after ...
Years Of Shortchanging Elections Led To Honolulu’s Long Voter Lines
The preparations county elections officials took to alleviate the long lines – like enhanced media campaigns and additional ...
Kirstin Downey: When The School Bully Is A Fee Processing System
In July, a report from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exposed a disturbing new way that powerful forces were ...
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Developing The Next Generation Of Leaders Starts With Service
Nainoa Hirokane is a senior at Kauai High School attending the Lihue Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii. David ...
Honolulu Police Shooting Lawsuit Heads To Court After Settlement Stalls
One was a $670,000 settlements in a federal lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ bar Scarlet Honolulu and newsletter Gay Island Guide’s ...
Judge: All Maui Wildfire Insurance Claims Must Be Made Public
Maui Judge Peter Cahill's ruling will provide a rare glimpse into insurance business. Insurance companies have a month to make public lists of every insurance claim related to the wildfire that killed ...
Here’s What Local Republicans Say A Trump Presidency Will Mean For Hawaii
Trump supporters say a second term should bring peace and prosperity, a lower cost of living and help for Native Hawaiians. Nolan Chang, the national committeeman for the Hawaii Republican Party, ...
With Hawaii Civic Engagement At A Crossroads, Let’s Use AI For Good
When used thoughtfully, AI can add significant value to the institutions of civic engagement and to the business of ...
Closing of Hawaii’s Manapua Vendors Marks End Of An Era
Recently, Pearl City’s iconic “Manapua Man” announced the end of his nearly 50-year run, serving his last manapua this week.
West Oahu House Race Looks Headed For A Recount
If the margin between the two stays under 24 votes, it’s likely headed to a recount under a new law passed by the Legislature ...