Schatz, Hirono Boast Diverse Staffs In US Senate
The Hawaii senators hire more Asians or Pacific Islanders and Native American, Hawaiians or Alaskans than any of their peers in the party.
Hawaii Teachers Pose Questions At NEA Presidential Forum
Two local teachers saw their questions selected from among about 1,800 submitted in advance for some of the top contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Chad Blair: Where Did All The Beards And ‘Staches Go On Hawaii Politicians?
Gov. Ige sports a moustache, but most of our elected officials prefer the clean shave.
Hawaii Teen Tells Politicians: Listen To Us, Or We’ll Vote You Out
A U.S. Conference of Mayors session highlighted the benefits of youth councils. Honolulu doesn’t have one.
Gabbard Sticks To Her Talking Points In First Presidential Debate
On a crowded podium with nine other Democratic candidates, the Hawaii congresswoman got a limited amount of speaking time.
Report: Trump Vetted Gabbard For Administration Job
The newsite Axios reported that a background check was conducted on the Hawaii congresswoman.
Neal Milner: Hawaii’s Scholars Ought To Be Making Sense Of Its Politics
In a place that fixates on culture and tradition, you’d think we’d have some academics willing to do deep-dives into how this place is run.
NY Magazine Looks At Rep. Gabbard’s ‘Very Strange Childhood’
The piece is the latest example of the national media focusing on the Hawaii congresswoman’s upbringing.
FEC Warns Gabbard She’s In Violation Of Ethics Rules Over Financial Disclosures
The Hawaii congresswoman, who’s running for president, has yet to file her personal financial disclosures as required under ethics rules.
Neal Milner: Why Is Every Legislative Session Shrouded In Political Mystery?
The much ballyhooed effort to raise the minimum wage was just one bill that died with no vote or announcement. Lawmakers didn’t want you to even ask, much less know.