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Hawaii State Rep. Johanson Leaves Republican Party, Joins Democrats Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii State Rep. Johanson Leaves Republican Party, Joins Democrats

Less than two months after his re-election, the decision to switch leaves just seven Republicans in the state House for the upcoming session.

Court Rejects Tommy Waters’ Election Challenge for Honolulu City Council Courtesy of the candidates

Court Rejects Tommy Waters’ Election Challenge for Honolulu City Council

Waters argued that there were enough questionable votes to merit a recount, but the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled the allegations lacked evidence.

Schatz to Serve on Appropriations, Hirono on Intelligence Committees Courtesy of Sen. Mazie Hirono

Schatz to Serve on Appropriations, Hirono on Intelligence Committees

The U.S. Senate Democratic leadership slate is announced for the new GOP-controlled chamber.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s Inauguration Speech (FULL TEXT) Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s Inauguration Speech (FULL TEXT)

The new Hawaii governor’s full inauguration speech outlines his approach to governing the islands.

Tommy Waters Seeks Recount in City Council District 4 Race Courtesy of the candidates

Tommy Waters Seeks Recount in City Council District 4 Race

Trevor Ozawa was declared the victor over Waters by 41 votes in the race to represent East Honolulu.

PRP’s Campaign Spending Violations Sent to City Prosecutors PF Bentley/Civil Beat

PRP’s Campaign Spending Violations Sent to City Prosecutors

In a rare decision, the Campaign Spending Commission voted to refer two complaints for possible criminal prosecution.

What Do the Election Results Mean for the Neighbor Islands? Brian Tseng/Civil Beat

What Do the Election Results Mean for the Neighbor Islands?

Driven by the GMO issue, Maui and Big Island voters sent all their incumbents back for another term, but that wasn’t the case on Kauai.

Majority of Voters on Molokai, Lanai Opposed Maui County GMO Ban PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Majority of Voters on Molokai, Lanai Opposed Maui County GMO Ban

County officials on Maui are preparing to enforce the law and bracing for a potentially costly legal challenge.

Neal Milner: After Election Comes the Real Work of Being an Activist PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: After Election Comes the Real Work of Being an Activist

Volunteer-based civic organizations hold the keys to actually improving our lives and changing our communities.

Pod Squad Puts A Bow on Campaign 2014 Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Pod Squad Puts A Bow on Campaign 2014

Colin Moore and Neal Milner talk election results and the political futures of some of the top candidates with podcast host Chad Blair.