Chad Blair: What Do Hawaii’s Political Parties Stand For?
Surprise! Democrats and Republicans have starkly different viewpoints. Greens and Libertarians do, too.
Chad Blair: Why Can’t We Vote For Who We Want In Hawaii’s Primary?
We’ve had a so-called “open” primary since 1980, but it’s pretty much the opposite of open.
Hawaii Ethics Commission Grapples With Pay-To-Play Issues
The commission acknowledged that it’s tough to oversee lawmakers who resist most accountability measures.
Polarization May Phase Out Of American Politics As Younger Generations Shift Into Power
Earlier generations — the Silents, baby boomers and Gen X — are more divided than millennials and Gen Z.
Campaign Spending Commission Fines Kaniela Ing Another $18,000
The former state legislator complained he is being singled out by the commission and that his case has been mishandled.
Lessons For Hawaii: Other States Have Strong Pay-To-Play Laws
Experts say regulating contractor donations along with publicly financed elections could go a long way to taming corruption.
Ben Lowenthal: The Surprising Persistence Of Conservatism In True Blue Hawaii
A look at the state’s history shows that homegrown support for Donald Trump and extreme right-wing organizations didn’t materialize overnight.
Maui County Committee Tosses Mayor’s Picks for Boards and Commissions
Citing a missed deadline by Mayor Richard Bissen, the committee decided to select its own nominees for government panels. Some question the authority to do so.
Maui Mayor Mum On Why He Placed County Finance Director On Paid Leave
Scott Teruya has led the department for the past five years but has been off the job since Feb. 2.
Kaniela Ing Faces More Charges Of Campaign Spending Violations
The former state lawmaker could be penalized more than $18,000 for failure to keep financial records and filing false reports.