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Danny De Gracia: Why We Need A Member Of Congress Who Will Stay Put Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Why We Need A Member Of Congress Who Will Stay Put

Kai Kahele’s apparent desire to leave his seat to run for governor is just the latest example of a political revolving door.

Lawmakers Approve Hawaii Tax Rebates Of $100 To $300 Per Resident Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Lawmakers Approve Hawaii Tax Rebates Of $100 To $300 Per Resident

The package would cost the state about $250 million, and would provide the first substantive state tax refunds or credits of their kind since 2007.

Biden Nominates Ex-KPD Officer To Lead US Marshals Office In Hawaii U.S. Marshals Service

Biden Nominates Ex-KPD Officer To Lead US Marshals Office In Hawaii

Michael Contrades was named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit that settled for $1.8 million.

Commission Recommends Prosecution In Falsified Campaign Donations Case Screenshot/2022

Commission Recommends Prosecution In Falsified Campaign Donations Case

Developer Timothy Lee allegedly reimbursed his employees for thousands of dollars they gave to candidates in 2020.

Conservative Group Targets Kahele Over Possible Ethics Violations Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021

Conservative Group Targets Kahele Over Possible Ethics Violations

The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust says the congressman was clearly attending political events in Hawaii instead of casting votes in person in D.C.

Documents Show US Rep. Kai Kahele Has A Special Deal With Hawaiian Airlines Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021

Documents Show US Rep. Kai Kahele Has A Special Deal With Hawaiian Airlines

Just before Kahele took office, the airline and national pilots union agreed to a new provision in the union contract granting a special leave for pilots who are also elected officials.

Two Candidates For Governor Are Getting Detailed Ideas Out Early

Two Candidates For Governor Are Getting Detailed Ideas Out Early

Vicky Cayetano and Kirk Caldwell offer specific solutions in new political advertisements.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green Is Racking Up Union Endorsements, Adding To His Momentum Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Lt. Gov. Josh Green Is Racking Up Union Endorsements, Adding To His Momentum

Green and Rep. Sylvia Luke are both being backed by two of the most important public worker unions, the HGEA and the teachers’ union.

Ad Watch: Sylvia Luke Introduces Herself To Hawaii Voters Screenshot/2022

Ad Watch: Sylvia Luke Introduces Herself To Hawaii Voters

The candidate for lieutenant governor stresses her immigrant background, her public education and her career at the Capitol.