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Neal Milner: The Presidential Election Was More Normal Than You Think YouTube

Neal Milner: The Presidential Election Was More Normal Than You Think

Despite Trump's unorthodox campaign, most people stuck with their party affiliation. Clinton just didn't apperal to those in the middle.
Lau Spent Much More Money Than Kim In Mayor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Lau Spent Much More Money Than Kim In Mayor’s Race

And yet the former Hawaii County mayor easily defeated the former managing director in the primary election.
Trump Gives Hawaii Republicans A Rare Chance To Celebrate Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat

Trump Gives Hawaii Republicans A Rare Chance To Celebrate

About 400 people attended a gala dinner — and some of them plan to journey to Washington for the inauguration.
Hawaii Electors Want Obama To Release CIA Report On Russia Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Electors Want Obama To Release CIA Report On Russia

The islands' four delegates to the Electoral College say it's essential for all electors to know the extent of foreign interference in the election.
Caldwell Outspent Djou Nearly 4-To-1 In Honolulu Mayor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell Outspent Djou Nearly 4-To-1 In Honolulu Mayor’s Race

The mayor raised $3.6 million, and a super PAC kicked in nearly $1 million more to support his re-election bid.

Will Trump Be Able To Undo Papahanaumokuakea? Courtesy: Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Will Trump Be Able To Undo Papahanaumokuakea?

The president lacks the express authority to revoke a national monument designation but Congress can do it.
Who Voted For Donald Trump In Hawaii? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Who Voted For Donald Trump In Hawaii?

A lot of his support came from mostly white, affluent tourism areas. He did especially well on parts of the North Shore.
Hawaii Union Works To Overthrow State House Leaders Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii Union Works To Overthrow State House Leaders

Through endorsements and contributions, United Public Workers backed old-guard candidates and others who challenged current leadership.
Native Hawaiians Don’t Know What To Expect From Trump Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Native Hawaiians Don’t Know What To Expect From Trump

Some leaders say competing movements for federal recognition and complete independence will continue no matter who is president.
Hawaii Hasn’t Been This Short On Congressional Clout In Awhile Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hawaii Hasn’t Been This Short On Congressional Clout In Awhile

“I don’t think Hawaii can expect any favors from the federal government anytime soon,” says one analyst.