Hawaii On The Hill: Keeping The Islands On Washington DC’s Map
The third annual event sponsored by Sen. Mazie Hirono and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii shows off island businesses in the nation’s capital.
Djou Jumps Into Mayor’s Race; Aiona Opts Not To Run At All
Many Hawaii legislators will be unopposed, especially the most influential ones. But some lawmakers face tough contests.
Clinton Clinches? Both Campaigns Demur
A day before primaries in California, New Jersey and four other states, the Associated Press calls it for Hillary Clinton.
Carlisle To Run For Honolulu Mayor; Martin Opts Out
UPDATED: While a former mayor is ready to challenge the current one, the City Council chair decides not to. The deadline to file is Tuesday.
Why Is It So Hard To Pass Police Reform In Hawaii?
Lawmakers concede聽that聽tougher聽police accountability measures haven’t been a priority despite numerous high-profile cases of serious misconduct.
Bernie’s Backers Prevail At Democratic State Convention
Despite party elite’s support of Hillary Clinton, Hawaii Democrats elected a party chair who聽supports Bernie Sanders.
Takai Indicates Support For Hanabusa
The U.S. congressman says he will do what he can聽to elect “a progressive champion to represent Hawaii in Congress.”
David Ige On Hawaii Democrats: ‘We Embrace Diversity’
Acknowledging聽the split between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporters, the governor聽tells convention attendees, “There is more that unites us than divides聽us.”
No Martin Mayoral Decision Yet
The Honolulu City Council chair says聽he will decide before the June 7 filing deadline.
4 Vie For Democratic Party Chair
The candidates will compete at the state convention in Waikiki this weekend to replace聽Stephanie Ohigashi.