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Let’s Raise Some Cash During Session! Flickr: Tax Credits

Let’s Raise Some Cash During Session!

Six Hawaii House representatives pass the plate even as the Legislature continues to meet.

Passing The Buck: When Hawaii Politicians Give To Each Other Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Passing The Buck: When Hawaii Politicians Give To Each Other

Hundreds of thousands of dollars already change hands through a campaign spending loophole, and a House bill would make it easier.

Ad Watch: Spots Use Trump’s Shocking Words Against Him Our Principles PAC

Ad Watch: Spots Use Trump’s Shocking Words Against Him

One GOP super-PAC ad features Trump comments about women. A second mixes聽his comments on violence with actual violence at his events.

Hillary For Hawaii Gears Up

Hillary For Hawaii Gears Up

Supporters of the Democratic presidential candidate are preparing for the March 26th caucus.

Fundraiser For Rep. Chris Lee Flickr: Tax Credits

Fundraiser For Rep. Chris Lee

It came on Day 26 of the 60-day Hawaii Legislature, after a week of voting on hundreds of bills.

Two House Reps Raise Cash Flickr: Tax Credits

Two House Reps Raise Cash

Democrats Linda Ichiyama聽and Gregg Takayama held a fundraiser Wednesday night at Mandalay.

Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser

Is it a sign that the Honolulu City Council chair will challenge Mayor Caldwell?

Tempers Flared At GOP Poll Site Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Tempers Flared At GOP Poll Site

An unidentified Hawaii Trump supporter ejected a man wearing a jersey bearing the name of Cruz.

‘Shake It Up!’ Why Hawaii Republicans Voted For Donald Trump Anthony Quintano

‘Shake It Up!’ Why Hawaii Republicans Voted For Donald Trump

They’re worried about immigration, disgusted with political correctness and ready to embrace deal-making.

Hawaii Republicans Hand Donald Trump Another Victory Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Republicans Hand Donald Trump Another Victory

UPDATED 3/9/2016: Sen. Ted Cruz finishes second in the islands’ GOP presidential caucus, followed by Sen. Marco Rubio聽and Gov. John Kasich.