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Farmers Want Action From Hawaii Governor Candidates, Not Lip Service Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Farmers Want Action From Hawaii Governor Candidates, Not Lip Service

Farmers and ranchers feel investing in agriculture has become more of a buzzword than an actual concern for the executive branch.

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Dems Unsure Of Who To Vote For In Lt. Gov. Primary Hawaii News Now

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Dems Unsure Of Who To Vote For In Lt. Gov. Primary

Luke polls best but Anderson is not far behind, while Amemiya and Menor-McNamara remain in the hunt.

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Aiona, Penn Lead Field In GOP Gov Contest Hawaii News Now

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Aiona, Penn Lead Field In GOP Gov Contest

Name recognition helps explain the advantage of the two front-runners in a race that features 10 contenders.

Kai Kahele Won’t Be Able To Get Public Funding For Governor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Kai Kahele Won’t Be Able To Get Public Funding For Governor’s Race

After failing to submit a required document when he filed for election, Kahele will miss out on over $200,000 of public funding this primary cycle.

Honolulu City Council Race: Oahu鈥檚 North Shore Is Getting New Blood聽 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Honolulu City Council Race: Oahu鈥檚 North Shore Is Getting New Blood聽

Oahu鈥檚 largest council district is up for grabs by a crop of political newcomers.

Hawaii’s Congressional District 2 Race: Veteran Tokuda Vs. Newcomer Branco Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii’s Congressional District 2 Race: Veteran Tokuda Vs. Newcomer Branco

The CD 2 seat is open with the departure of Kai Kahele but the contest drew little interest from the state’s political office-seekers.

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Green Enjoys 30 Point Lead Over Kahele, Cayetano In Gov Race Hawaii News Now

Civil Beat/HNN Poll: Green Enjoys 30 Point Lead Over Kahele, Cayetano In Gov Race

The lieutenant governor is thus far heavily favored in the Democratic primary next month.

Maui County Council Races: ‘Crucial’ Election May Bring A Political Shake-Up Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Maui County Council Races: ‘Crucial’ Election May Bring A Political Shake-Up

The council’s progressive majority may change in an election where cost of living and the economy top the list of concerns.

Hawaii Will Add A Few Voter Centers For This Year’s Primary. Are More Needed? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Will Add A Few Voter Centers For This Year’s Primary. Are More Needed?

Good government groups are again calling for more in-person voting sites. But elections officials say resources limit how many sites each county can manage.

Hawaii Redistricting Pits Like-Minded Friends Against Each Other Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Redistricting Pits Like-Minded Friends Against Each Other

After a decade serving neighboring House districts, Gregg Takayama and Roy Takumi vie for their new shared seat.