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Tulsi Gabbard Just Called Donald Trump ‘Saudi Arabia’s Bitch’ Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Tulsi Gabbard Just Called Donald Trump ‘Saudi Arabia’s Bitch’

The Hawaii congresswoman is upset about the president’s support of Saudi Arabia despite the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and its ongoing war in Yemen.

Did Hawaii Lawmakers Poison Their Relationship With Gov. Ige? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Did Hawaii Lawmakers Poison Their Relationship With Gov. Ige?

Top legislative leaders, in a rare move, opposed fellow Democrat David Ige and raised money for his opponent in the primary.

Hirono Files Suit Against Trump Over Appointment of Acting AG Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Hirono Files Suit Against Trump Over Appointment of Acting AG

The Hawaii senator joined two Senate Democrats in the action, which argues Matthew Whitaker’s appointment is unconstitutional.

Danny De Gracia: A Path Out Of Oblivion For Hawaii Republicans Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Danny De Gracia: A Path Out Of Oblivion For Hawaii Republicans

Hawaii may be the bluest of states, but residents’ cultural values are often in synch with conservative Republican positions.

Back In Washington Ed Case Gets Ready For ‘A Wild Ride’ Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Back In Washington Ed Case Gets Ready For ‘A Wild Ride’

The congressman will join one of the most diverse freshman classes in U.S. House history, one that must decide if Nancy Pelosi will still lead them.

Hawaii Needs Automatic Recount For Close Elections Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Needs Automatic Recount For Close Elections

Other states allow for the process but not us, even though we’ve had our share of close races.

Where Does Tulsi Gabbard Fit In The New House Democratic Majority? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Where Does Tulsi Gabbard Fit In The New House Democratic Majority?

The Hawaii congresswoman, who’s considering a run for president, has been outspoken about party establishment and wasn’t a major factor in Democratic fundraising efforts.

Kauai: The End Of An Era For Election Day Polling Places Allan Parachini/Civil Beat

Kauai: The End Of An Era For Election Day Polling Places

When the Garden’s Isle’s 14 precinct stations shut down Tuesday night, it might have been for the last time. An all-mail ballot experiment begins in 2020.

Hawaii’s Voter Turnout Was Almost A Historic Low Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii’s Voter Turnout Was Almost A Historic Low

The 398,398 ballots cast in this general election represented a turnout rate of 52.6 percent — slightly higher than in 2014.

Chad Blair: Wild Night On Mainland, But It’s Politics As Usual In Hawaii Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Wild Night On Mainland, But It’s Politics As Usual In Hawaii

So much changed nationally, including control of the U.S. House and the election of scores of women. But not here.