Candidate Q&A: US Senate — Ron Curtis
“I propose a dynamic needs-based immigration policy that allows for a higher immigration rate when unemployment is low and a lower immigration rate when unemployment is high.”
Candidate Q&A: US Senate — Mazie Hirono
“Should we take back the majority in the Senate, I would want to pursue tax reform that benefits all Americans – not just the wealthiest 1 percent.”
Why Brett Kavanaugh Scares Native Rights Advocates
Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono is just one of those who worries the Supreme Court nominee could upend hard-fought policy and funding gains.
Candidate Q&A: US House District 2 — Tulsi Gabbard
“Every dollar spent on interventionist regime-change wars is a dollar not spent on education, health care, infrastructure, and a myriad of other needs.”
Candidate Q&A: US House District 2 — Brian K. Evans
“I would seek to have a committee formed to immediately address our hospital medical error crisis.”
Judge: Property Tax Measure For Schools Can Stay On Ballot
UPDATED: All four Hawaii counties had challenged the wording of a constitutional amendment authorizing the state to tax investment property to help fund education.
Hirono To Kavanaugh: ‘I Think You Have A Problem Here’
The Hawaii senator thinks the Supreme Court nominee’s views on Native Hawaiian voting rights could threaten other federal programs for indigenous populations, including in Alaska.
Hawaii Elections Guide 2018
Here’s our overview of the 2018 elections including links to essential information, candidate positions and news stories. Check back frequently — we’ll be updating through Nov. 6.
Brett Kavanaugh No Friend Of Special Rights For Native Hawaiians
Trump’s Supreme Court nominee once called the Office of Hawaiian Affairs a “naked racial spoils system.”
Hawaii Elections 2018: General Election Ballot
Need to figure out who to vote for on Nov. 6? Click on the links in this story to see how candidates in your area feel about certain issues.