Rep. Andria Tupola Running For Chair Of State GOP
She said she wants to attract younger Republicans to run for office, improve communication and raise money.
New Public Union Deals Will Be Costly For State
A handful of union contracts have yet to be finalized, but the state’s top budget official says the estimated cost so far tops $460 million.
Maui Mayor Arakawa Wants To Be Lieutenant Governor
He said he is “strongly inclined” to run, and also said that Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. might run for governor.
Governor’s Political Fortunes May Rise With New Teachers’ Contract
Many other union contracts are still being negotiated, but David Ige is being praised by the teachers union after it reached a deal with the state.
Campaign Cash Flowing To Hawaii’s Congresswomen
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has amassed $2 million, while Rep. Colleen Hanabusa has about an eighth of that.
Hawaii Police Agencies Struggle To Equip Officers With Body Cameras
Only one department — the smallest — has had any luck with implementing the technology. So what’s taking so long everywhere else?
Schatz Optimistic About Resistance To Trump Agenda In DC
The senator’s Honolulu town hall drew about 400 people, signaling what he said was growing political activism since Trump’s election.
Gabbard Draws Cordial But Subdued Crowd On Lanai
The Hawaii congresswoman’s town hall tour of the islands continued Thursday night.
Under Fire In DC, Gabbard Is Still A Hit On The Big Island
About 400 people turn out for the congresswoman’s town hall, and seem unconcerned about her controversial stands on Syria.
Gabbard Skeptical That Syria Was Behind Chemical Attack
The Hawaii congresswoman, who met with President Assad in January, goes on CNN to strongly criticize the U.S. military retaliation.