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A Frank Conversation With US Sen. Brian Schatz About Hawaii’s ‘Terrible’ Virus Response Effort Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A Frank Conversation With US Sen. Brian Schatz About Hawaii’s ‘Terrible’ Virus Response Effort

Hawaii’s senior senator is extremely troubled by the Ige and Caldwell administrations’ failure to deal effectively with the coronavirus problem in Hawaii.

Defense Secretary Visits Hawaii For RIMPAC John Luke McGovern/U.S. Navy/2020

Defense Secretary Visits Hawaii For RIMPAC

Mark Esper’s visit to the state was part of a broader tour of the Pacific that includes Guam and Palau in a signal to China.

Schatz: Dems Poised To Roll Out ‘Big, Bold Climate Legislation’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Schatz: Dems Poised To Roll Out ‘Big, Bold Climate Legislation’

The Hawaii senator unveiled a new proposal to reduce emissions and stimulate the economy by focusing federal resources to combat the rise of global temperatures.

Alm To Kau: Ask Me For A Job When I’m Elected Prosecutor

Alm To Kau: Ask Me For A Job When I’m Elected Prosecutor

The candidates for Honolulu prosecutor sparred in a debate on Monday.

Gabbard Goes On Guard Duty, Misses Vote On Protecting The Post Office Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gabbard Goes On Guard Duty, Misses Vote On Protecting The Post Office

The Hawaii congresswoman is deployed on a two-week training exercise that will help an Alaska Native tribe.

Rep. Case: Trump Must ‘Reverse Course’ On Postal Service Interference Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Rep. Case: Trump Must ‘Reverse Course’ On Postal Service Interference

The Hawaii congressman says the president is undermining a trusted and vital institution in order to disrupt voting by mail.

Ige Plans Furloughs For Public Workers Starting In November Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige Plans Furloughs For Public Workers Starting In November

The administration also plans to borrow $750 million and defer health fund payments to balance the state budget.

Ironworkers, Teamsters Back Keith Amemiya For Honolulu Mayor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Ironworkers, Teamsters Back Keith Amemiya For Honolulu Mayor

Amemiya announces more union support as his opponent secures the backing of former candidate Colleen Hanabusa.

Colleen Hanabusa Endorses Rick Blangiardi For Honolulu Mayor Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Colleen Hanabusa Endorses Rick Blangiardi For Honolulu Mayor

The longtime Democrat chose the more conservative Blangiardi over self-proclaimed Democrat Keith Amemiya.

Ships Arrive In Hawaii For RIMPAC Amid Heightened Local Scrutiny Cory Lum/CIvil Beat/2015

Ships Arrive In Hawaii For RIMPAC Amid Heightened Local Scrutiny

Due to the pandemic, this year’s Rim of the Pacific Exercise will be shorter, only at sea and with fewer countries participating.