Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 – James Wataru
“Hawaiʻi is uniquely situated between the U.S. mainland and Asia and we can do more to be a technology center for telecom, data centers and developing clean energy.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 – Joe Gedeon
“Because East Honolulu has limited access in and out, emergency preparedness is especially important.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 19 – Kahi Pacarro
“Resilient communities need decentralized, locally-led hubs before, during and after disasters.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 – Tina Grandinetti
“Housing, healthcare, insurance, groceries, utilities and transportation costs are all going up.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Youth Skills, Crime And Sustainability: State House District 30 Candidate Q&As
Two-year incumbent is facing two opponents in the primary.
Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2026
Income Tax, Climate Change And Culture: State House District 33 Candidate Q&A
Incumbent Democrat is running unopposed in the primary election.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026
Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade
Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Security, Working Families And Infrastructure: State House District 32 Candidate Q&As
The same opponents face each other for the third general election in a row.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 32 – Micah Aiu
“A key step to diversifying Hawaii’s economy is rolling back onerous government regulations that prevent certain industries and small businesses from taking root and thriving in our state.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 30 – Kekoa Kealoha
“I believe Hawaiʻi has a unique opportunity to establish a new level of self-sufficiency that we can’t afford to squander.”