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The Proposed Sites For Oahu’s New Landfill Would Threaten Drinking Water, Officials Say Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

The Proposed Sites For Oahu’s New Landfill Would Threaten Drinking Water, Officials Say

The four sites under consideration are all above groundwater aquifers. But finding a new location could require repealing a law meant to protect communities and delaying the city鈥檚 already tight deadline.

Chad Blair: Is Tulsi Gabbard Still A Democrat? Screenshot/2021

Chad Blair: Is Tulsi Gabbard Still A Democrat?

The words and actions of the former Hawaii congresswoman show her to be leaning ever more rightward.

Can The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Solve This Political ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’? Screenshot

Can The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Solve This Political ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’?

Residents have drafted proposed reapportionment plans ahead of a public comment period set to start Tuesday.

Hawaii GOP Elects New Party Chair, Again Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2014

Hawaii GOP Elects New Party Chair, Again

Lynn Finnegan is a former state House representative and Lt. Gov. candidate.

Case, Kahele Vote For Biden’s $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Bill Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Case, Kahele Vote For Biden’s $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Bill

Hawaii Congressman Ed Case and other moderates were apprehensive about the legislation.

Gary Gill Returns To Politics In Bid For State House Submitted

Gary Gill Returns To Politics In Bid For State House

The former Honolulu City Council chair is seeking to fill the seat held by Sylvia Luke.

Josh Green Raises Money On Mainland For Hawaii Governor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Josh Green Raises Money On Mainland For Hawaii Governor’s Race

His absence leaves Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors to fill in as acting governor while Gov. David Ige is in Scotland.

Keith Amemiya Joins Race For Hawaii Lt. Gov. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Keith Amemiya Joins Race For Hawaii Lt. Gov.

His entrance raises to five the number of Democrats seeking the office. Will Ron Menor make six?

Hawaii Leading Climate Change Action, Schatz Says Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii Leading Climate Change Action, Schatz Says

Sen. Brian Schatz is now in Glasgow, Scotland for the UN climate conference and to take part in bilateral climate discussions.

Court Says Hawaii State Auditor鈥檚 Working Documents Are Confidential Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Court Says Hawaii State Auditor鈥檚 Working Documents Are Confidential

But a judge also ordered Les Kondo鈥檚 office to turn over other papers subpoenaed by a House investigative committee.