Longtime Maui Councilman Joins Mayoral Race
Maui County voters will elect a mayor in November following the nonpartisan August primary.
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.
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Hawaii GOP Has A New Candidate For Governor
Lynn Mariano is a retired veteran who calls himself a uniter.
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.
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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Rep. Val Okimoto To Seek Honolulu City Council Seat
Her departure may leave the Legislature with fewer Republicans.
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.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Democrats: Rep. Case Does Not Reflect Party’s Values And Principles
The congressman is criticized for his stance on Build Back Better, but Case says the party mischaracterizes his position and never bothered to call him.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
The Maui Charter Commission Is Weighing 85 Changes To County Government
Later this month members of the public can comment on the proposed amendments, which if approved by voters would reform county elections, policing, zoning and more.
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West Hawaii May Get House Seat As Reapportionment Shake-Up Continues
The Big Island could have eight seats in the 51-member Hawaii House as the state redistricting process continues and new maps emerge.