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.
Sister cities delegation visits Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A protocol sister city courtesy visit with Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami turned into an unexpected real life learning lesson at the Mo‘ikeha Building on Thursday.
Celebrating Tatiana Weston-Webb Day on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A lot of people, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Senate President Ron Kouchi, Reps. Dee Morikawa, and Luke Evslin, took time out of their schedules to honor Olympic silver medalist Tatiana Weston-Webb at the Mo‘ikeha Building on Wednesday.
Voter apathy underscored by Hawaiian history
HONOLULU — Strong beliefs by some Native Hawaiians who refuse to vote or even acknowledge U.S. authority may be contributing to Hawai‘i’s history of low voter turnout — a trend likely to continue with expected lackluster numbers for the Aug. 10 primary election.
Wilcox Medical Center gets $10.6 million dollar grant from Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
LIHU‘E — Island health care received a multi-million dollar shot in the arm on Friday.
Voter Service Center opens in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Harold and Rose Matsunaga whipped out their voting receipt on Monday as the couple strolled up the ramp leading to the Voter Service Center, which opened on Monday for the 2024 Primary Election.
New bill would nix building permit affidavits
HONOLULU — Among the many requirements to obtain a city-issued building permit, applicants must submit a sworn statement declaring they have no outstanding fines or liens payable to the City and County of Honolulu.
Ballot drop boxes ready to accept ballots
LIHU‘E — Ballot packets for the 2024 Primary Election were mailed on Wednesday, July 17, and the county’s Office of the County Clerk said voters should have either gotten their packets, or should be getting them, shortly.
Hawai‘i voter enthusiasm varies with the times, candidates
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i voters overwhelmingly prefer mail-in voting — now in its third election cycle — over lining up at polls to vote in person.
Biden drops out of race
President Joe Biden on Sunday abruptly abandoned his campaign for a second term under intense pressure from fellow Democrats and threw his support to Vice President Kamala Harris to lead their party in a dramatic last-minute bid to stop former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House.
Hawai‘i leaders denounce violence after assassination attempt
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Republicans and Democrats alike condemned Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Rep. Case calls on President Biden to step aside
HONOLULU — U.S. Rep. Ed Case joined growing calls for President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid for the White House, breaking ranks with the rest of Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation.
New laws signed for gun control, child protection
HONOLULU — On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Green signed bills addressing public safety and crime response, including implementing stricter regulations on the sale and ownership of ammunition, and extending the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse.