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Josh Green Has An Early Money Lead In 2022 Hawaii Governor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Josh Green Has An Early Money Lead In 2022 Hawaii Governor’s Race

House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke leads the lieutenant governor's race when it comes to campaign cash raised so far.
Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Approves Final Legislative Maps Screenshot/2022

Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Approves Final Legislative Maps

Area residents who testified at a commission meeting Friday warned of potential lawsuits to overturn the maps.
Insiders Say US Rep. Kai Kahele Considering A Run For Governor Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020

Insiders Say US Rep. Kai Kahele Considering A Run For Governor

If the first-term congressman actually enters the race, it will stir up an already crowded Democratic primary.
Longtime Maui Councilman Joins Mayoral Race

Longtime Maui Councilman Joins Mayoral Race

Maui County voters will elect a mayor in November following the nonpartisan August primary.
Maui Commission Wants Public’s Feedback On 40 Reforms To Local Government Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Maui Commission Wants Public’s Feedback On 40 Reforms To Local Government

A citizens' commission has consolidated 135 ideas on how to refine county governance into 40 Maui County Charter amendment proposals. Now it wants the public's help to finalize the list for voters.
Hawaii GOP Has A New Candidate For Governor Screenshot/2022

Hawaii GOP Has A New Candidate For Governor

Lynn Mariano is a retired veteran who calls himself a uniter.
Victorino, Bissen Dive In Early To Maui Mayor Race Bryan Berkowitz/Civil Beat/2020

Victorino, Bissen Dive In Early To Maui Mayor Race

The county's voters will elect a mayor in November following the nonpartisan August primary.
Pandemic Cloud Lingers As Ige Prepares His Final State Of The State Address Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Pandemic Cloud Lingers As Ige Prepares His Final State Of The State Address

Hawaii was on the upswing for most of Ige's two terms as governor, but his most recent speeches reflect more troubled times.
Rep. Val Okimoto To Seek Honolulu City Council Seat Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Rep. Val Okimoto To Seek Honolulu City Council Seat

Her departure may leave the Legislature with fewer Republicans.
State Rep. Bob McDermott Running For US Senate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

State Rep. Bob McDermott Running For US Senate

The GOP lawmaker wants to unseat Democrat Brian Schatz and shut down the Red Hill fuel facility.