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Successful nonpartisans must get 10% of the total votes to move from the primary to the general election.

Most of the top contenders say they would hit the brakes on the $9 billion project if financial hurdles can’t be overcome.

The presumptive Democratic nominee for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District has a clear path to Washington, D.C.

Only one candidate said the state should welcome tourists immediately without requiring some kind of testing or quarantine.

The coronavirus pandemic has restricted campaigning and made the economic crisis the dominant issue.

Mayoral candidates differ on taxes and growing the economy, but agree that tourism had grown too big before the COVID-19 crisis.

Hawaii Congressman Ed Case and congressional newcomer Kai Kahele appear to have a smooth cruise to Washington, D.C., this year. Though both have numerous challengers, none of the contenders have serious support from voters or campaign donors, a sad commentary on the democratic process.

The congressman says he’s worked hard in Washington and there is much more hard work to be done.

The PAC has not reported where it’s getting its money. The next state report isn’t due until just before the primary.

A surge in Native Hawaiian activism has led to a packed field in the race for seats on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees.