Honolulu Election: All 4 Charter Amendments Are On Track To Be Approved
Amendments to the Honolulu City Charter, which is essentially the city’s Constitution, need approval from a majority of ...
Big Island Election: Alameda Leads Roth In Mayor’s Race Upset
Early election returns showed Hilo psychologist Kimo Alameda on track to defeat Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth in a surprise ...
Hawaii Legislature: Republicans Breaking Even Despite National GOP Gains
In the Senate, North Shore GOP Sen. Brenton Awa led challenger Ben Shafer by just eight votes. Awa is one of two Republicans ...
Kauai Election Results: Two Incumbents Losing Council Seats
DeCosta was in 9th place, just behind Councilman Ross Kagawa, who also appears to be losing his seat this year. Kagawa ...
OHA Election Results: Incumbents Returning To Office
Alapa faced an early challenge to her residency on Molokai, but the state Office of Elections upheld her candidacy. Alapa has said that she wants to increase the visibility of OHA and create a micro ...
Maui County Election Results: Cook Leads King To Keep Council Seat
All County Council incumbents were set to cruise into another two-year term, according to the preliminary election results released late Tuesday night. The closest contest was for the South Maui seat, ...
Hawaii Voters Supporting Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Measure
Local supporters of LGBTQ+ rights have sought to change the language, in part to solidify Hawaii’s reputation as a leader in gay rights — especially following U.S. Supreme Court decisions that ...
In Hawaii, Harris Holds Commanding Lead Over Trump In First Returns
It was a safe bet in a state dominated by Democrats. When early results came in after midnight on Wednesday, Harris appeared ...
Cannabis Legalization May Hit A ‘Red Wall’ At The Ballot Box
Today, 48 states and Washington D.C. have approved cannabis for some kind of medical use, although 10 of those states have legalized only the limited use of oils containing low levels of THC, the ...
Maui County Looks To Extend Tax Exemptions For Wildfire Survivors
The second tax measure, Bill 153, extends the deadline for wildfire survivors to maintain their exemption from tax year 2024 for properties where improvements were destroyed or made uninhabitable by ...
Glut? Shortage? Hawaii Farmers Navigate A Tricky Taro Market
Kalo was worth about $1.24 per pound that year, according to a state DOA market analysis. Food hub Malama Kauai conducted a survey of kalo farmers last year that found an average of $1.45 per pound.
Hawaii Voter Turnout Surpasses Primary Numbers
Turnout was also up in the other three counties, ensuring that the total 362,742 votes cast statewide will easily surpass the ...