Legislative process workshop on Nov. 20
LIHUE — A workshop that aims to empower people interested in learning more about the Hawaii legislative process is set for Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Gov. Green calls Kennedy’s choice as HHS leader ‘insane’
Gov. Josh Green has “severe reservations” and is strongly criticizing President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Two Kauai lawmakers to lead state Legislature
A state lawmaker from Kauai has become the new speaker of the state House of Representatives and the first woman to hold the position.
Long voter lines of mostly Republicans delay tally
Long lines of people — overwhelmingly Republicans — who exercised their right to vote in person and even register to vote all day and night Tuesday delayed the release of election votes past midnight Wednesday, the longest delay in Hawaii voting history, said Hawaii Elections Chief Scott Nago.
Holland, Kaneshiro join Kauai County Council
LIHUE — A tight battle for the final seat on the Kauai County Council ended with a newcomer knocking off an incumbent to join the seven-member governing body on Wednesday.
Trump is elected 47th president, soundly defeats Harris to retake White House
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, fulfilling his promise to shatter America’s political status quo after he refused to accept his loss to President Joe Biden four years ago and inspired a mob of supporters to violently storm the U.S. Capitol.
Voter Service Center to open in Lihue
LIHUE — Voter services for the upcoming 2024 General Election are set to open on Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association reveals endorsements in Kauai County Council race
LIHUE — A statewide tourism organization with deep ties to the hospitality sector has thrown its weight behind one-half dozen candidates running for the Kauai County Council in the 2024 General Election.
Tahiti Nui celebrates 61 years
LIHUE — Christian and Nanea Marston, and Tahiti Nui, were recipients of a Kauai County Council congratulatory certificate during the council’s meeting at the historic County Building on Wednesday.
Council candidate forum on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3
LIHUE — The YWCA of Kauai and its community partners, including Hoike Kauai Community Television, KKCR Kauai Community Radio, the Kauai Planning and Action Alliance and the Zonta Club of Kauai will be hosting a two-day community forum on Oct. 2 and 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
West side sports courts to get resurfaced
LIHUE — A trio of westside sports courts are in line for some capital improvement work after the Kauai County Council approved the receipt and expenditure of $1.65 million from the state.
Meet the candidates on Thursday
LIHUE — Candidates for the state and county offices will be present on Thursday when the Kauai Island Ministries presents “Kauai Candidate Meet & Greet” at the Kauai Philipine Cultural Center located adjacent to the YMCA pool.
Green will not intervene in Kapi‘olani labor dispute
Tensions between the Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents 600, and Kapi‘olani have escalated since the former held a one-day strike Friday and the latter locked the nurses out Saturday.
New state House member Iwamoto ready to serve
Kim Coco Iwamoto, 56, who will represent House District 25 beginning the next legislative session, pledged to be a strong advocate for marginalized voices and to provide the necessary resources her neighbors seek.
House Speaker Scott Saiki leaves a legacy of addressing hard issues
House Speaker Scott Saiki will leave his position after 30 years on Nov. 5 — the same day as the general election.
Rep. Tokuda reads names of Maui victims into Congressional Record
Most of them were seniors, but Tokuda — who represents the neighbor islands and rural Oahu — made a point of highlighting the ages of the three youngest victims.
West Oahu is a new GOP stronghold
HONOLULU — The west side of Oahu has taken a political turn to the right after electing four Republican state House members, a state senator and two members of the Honolulu City Council.
Wave of new faces coming to Legislature
HONOLULU — The state House and Senate will welcome at least 11 new faces for the next legislative session, even before the Nov. 5 general election, which could result in more incumbent upsets.
Young UH-Manoa voters have little enthusiasm for the presidential race
HONOLULU — Young voters could play a critical role in deciding who will be America’s next president, but as a new school year begins at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there’s little enthusiasm in any big way ahead of Nov. 5.
Hundreds of people attend 26th annual Governor’s Luncheon on Kauai
LIHUE — The address started and ended with “Aloha.” In between, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green touched on a wide range of issues ranging from social health and homelessness to the visitor industry and climate change.