
Hawaii County Charter Proposal Would Fill Some Council Vacancies Quicker
The ballot measure would allow a candidate who wins a seat in the primary to take office early when there is a vacancy.

Proposed Ballot Question Would Streamline Selection Of Judges And Justices
A constitutional amendment asks Hawaii voters to change the system for nominating state judges.

Civil Beat In Kona Friday For Hawaii County Mayoral Forum
Incumbent Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda will make their cases and take our questions.

Hawaii Voters Asked To Ensure Protection Of Same-Sex Marriage
A proposed constitutional amendment calls for repealing lawmakers' authority over gender and matrimony.

Neal Milner: Don’t Expect This Debate To Be As Big As The Last One
Typically these joint appearances by the two top presidential candidates are watched mainly by voters who have already decided.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Should Consider Mandatory Voting To Boost Abysmal Turnout
In the meantime, we should strengthen our communities and let those around us know we are voting.

Here’s What You Need To Know About The Nov. 5 General Election In Hawaii
Here’s our overview of this year's election, including links to essential information, candidate positions and news stories. Check back frequently — we’ll be updating through Nov. 5.

The DNC Is A Highly Controlled Pep Rally. Hawaii Delegates Say It’s Still Important
The Democratic convention is no longer a place for hammering out party values and selecting candidates, but attendees say it still holds value — even for states with little political sway.

Here’s What Hawaii Democrats Say A Harris Presidency Would Mean For The Aloha State
There are expectations that personal relationships and shared concerns will translate into continued federal support for the islands. Call it Biden-Harris 2.0.

AANHPI Officials Say Their Voters Are The Key To Democrats Winning In 2024
Political leaders locally and on the mainland argue that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are already a core constituency.