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Beth Fukumoto: We Can Stop Terrorist Money Without Hurting Legit Nonprofits AP/Charles Dharapak

Beth Fukumoto: We Can Stop Terrorist Money Without Hurting Legit Nonprofits

Hawaii’s congressional representatives split on the bill. Ed Case supported it, Jill Tokuda opposed.

Members Of Congress Question Response To Maui Disaster Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Members Of Congress Question Response To Maui Disaster

At an oversight hearing, Mayor Richard Bissen said the county’s “main policy is to put the same people back in the same homes on the same lands.鈥

More Like Cops Than Clerks? 911 Dispatchers Push For Recognition As First Responders Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

More Like Cops Than Clerks? 911 Dispatchers Push For Recognition As First Responders

A bill before Congress would remove the clerical label and classify dispatchers as a “protective service occupation,” empowering them to negotiate for better pay and benefits.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Need For Friends Fuels Congresswoman’s Charm Initiative Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Need For Friends Fuels Congresswoman’s Charm Initiative

From boxes of chocolates to forays across the political aisle, Rep. Jill Tokuda tries to bridge divides.

Hirono Posts Solid Fundraising Numbers In Reelection Bid Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Hirono Posts Solid Fundraising Numbers In Reelection Bid

She currently faces a minor GOP opponent in 2024 while Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda are so far unopposed.

Red Hill Health Study, Billions Of Dollars Included In Latest Defense Bill Passed By Congress Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022

Red Hill Health Study, Billions Of Dollars Included In Latest Defense Bill Passed By Congress

The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community.

Hirono Backs Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Cockfighting AP Photo/Carlos Giusti/2019

Hirono Backs Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Cockfighting

The Hawaii senator is the only member of Hawaii鈥檚 congressional delegation to support the legislation, which has support in the House and Senate.

A Historic Vote: Senate Confirms First Native Hawaiian Woman As US District Court Judge Screenshot (2023)

A Historic Vote: Senate Confirms First Native Hawaiian Woman As US District Court Judge

Shanlyn Park, a former federal defender and current state court judge, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote.

US Senate Confirms Miske Prosecutor To Federal Bench Screenshot/2023

US Senate Confirms Miske Prosecutor To Federal Bench

Micah Smith started working in the U.S. Attorney鈥檚 Office in Hawaii in 2018 and has handled some of the state鈥檚 highest profile criminal cases.

Schatz: 鈥楢 Lot Of People Are Going To Be Forced To Leave Maui鈥 Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Schatz: 鈥楢 Lot Of People Are Going To Be Forced To Leave Maui鈥

Hawaii鈥檚 senior senator worries that victims of the wildfires will leave the islands. He wants the federal government to help make sure that doesn鈥檛 happen.