
John Pritchett: Mail It In
Hawaii's primary election is Saturday, Aug. 10. Voted ballots must be received by 7 p.m. by the County Elections Division.

John Pritchett: Down To The Wire
The primary rematch between Rep. Scott Saiki and challenger Kim Coco Iwamoto could have profound implications for the future of the Hawaii House of Representatives.

John Pritchett: Not Going Down With The Ship
More and more Democrats are bailing on President Joe Biden due to growing concerns about his physical health and mental sharpness. Will he still be his party's nominee?

John Pritchett: Take-Home Pay
Hundreds of government workers in Hawaii still get their salaries as misconduct investigations progress slowly.

John Pritchett: Swept Aside
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has completed its origin and cause report on the Maui wildfires, but the public can’t see it until county officials release it.

John Pritchett: Laying An Egg
President Joe Biden was pretty much a disaster in his debate against Donald Trump. Can he recover by November? Or will Democrats find a new nominee?

John Pritchett: Left In The Dark
Recent outages in Chinatown and downtown Honolulu have forced businesses and government offices to close as Hawaiian Electric Co. crews work to restore service. And it's not an isolated incident, as customers in Hawaii Kai and East Honolulu have also been impacted this year.

John Pritchett: Sinking Feeling
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is cracking down on owners of beachfront properties trying to illegally prevent homes from collapsing into the sea. They're facing fines as high as $1 million.

John Pritchett: HART Attacks
Mayor Rick Blangiardi wants Colleen Hanabusa and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board to quit picking on CEO Lori Kahikina. An investigation into complaints of bullying is underway.

John Pritchett: Money Man
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz is one of the most prolific campaign fundraisers in Hawaii, likely because he chairs the important Ways and Means Committee which decides how state money gets spent. He isn't up for reelection this year but is holding fundraisers anyway even though he has more than $1 million in his campaign coffers. Many speculate the senator has his eye on a higher office in 2026.