Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Legislature: House Speaker Saiki Defeats Iwamoto
Reps. Brower and Cachola lose, but San Buenaventura and Cabanilla move ahead in their efforts to claim Senate seats.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Council: Veteran State Lawmakers Tupola, Say Clinch Races
Five of nine incumbent council members are leaving due to term limits.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Kauai, Maui Councils: Incumbents Are Poised To Advance To General Election
Former Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho garnered enough votes to move on to the November election.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
US House: Kahele, Case Easily Win Primaries
There was little drama in the races to represent Hawaii in Congress, with Kai Kahele easily staving off challengers and Ed Case running unopposed.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Prosecutor: Steve Alm Finishes First, Megan Kau Second
Kau edged Jacquie Esser to advance to a runoff with Alm in November.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Honolulu Mayor: Blangiardi And Amemiya Advance To Runoff
The two former businessmen, both in their first foray into politics, are headed to the Nov. 3 general election
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
More Voters Are Casting Ballots In Hawaii’s All-Mail Primary Election This Year
UPDATED: Voter turnout, at 47.8%, is higher than it’s been in 26 years as Hawaii’s first all-mail election takes place.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hey, Hawaii, Don’t Expect Washington To Bail Us Out Just Yet
Federal negotiators once again failed to strike a deal on a new coronavirus relief package as workers across the country continue to struggle.
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai Trustee — U’i Kahue-Cabanting
“I am pro self-determination. I am praying/fighting to see some form of it within my lifetime so I can give hope to our keiki and future generations.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Case, Kahele Raised $1.4 Million Despite A Lack Of Competition
They received hundreds of thousands of dollars from special interest groups and those with strong ties to the business community.