December 20, 2015 Hawaii’s ‘most unusual political candidate’ vying to be next congressman Kawika Crowley, the Republican running for U.S. House District 2 in November, is quite possibly the state’s most interesting politician in 2014.
December 20, 2015 Hawaii lawmakers may ease access to medical marijuana Hawaii residents will have a chance to voice their opinion on establishing a statewide system to dispense medical marijuana during a public hearing before the Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force.
December 20, 2015 Controversial sex education program reinstated in Hawaii public schools The Hawaii State Department of Education will reinstate the controversial “Pono Choices” sex education curriculum, but after pressure from some parents and lawmakers, the program for middle school students will include some key revisions.
December 20, 2015 Hawaii’s Schatz beats primary challenger in storm-delayed Democratic race Hawaii Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz fended off a primary challenger Friday night after the dramatic election was extended nearly a week over Tropical Storm Iselle.
December 20, 2015 Hawaii judge rules makeup primary should proceed as planned Circuit Court Judge Greg Nakamura ruled that the election should proceed Friday, despite concerns about its legitimacy.
December 20, 2015 Hawaii Senate candidate asks court to delay makeup election due to storm Hanabusa filed a request for a temporary restraining order Wednesday in a state circuit court.
December 20, 2015 Primary election postponed for 2 precincts in Hawaii after storm Nago says the rest of the primary will move forward as planned and he says the precincts will vote absentee later.
December 20, 2015 Inouye's legacy hovers over Hawaii US Senate race Before the final debate in Hawaii's top political race, a photo of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye lingered on television screens, a reminder to viewers this election is about more than the two Democrats running for the seat -- it's about who ought to succeed the beloved, political icon.
December 20, 2015 Malfunctioning websites still delaying Hawaii ObamaCare signups The Hawaii Health Connector, has been unable to produce a fully functional website since it launched in October.
December 20, 2015 Hawaii’s highest-in-the-nation energy costs stay intact by politics, monopoly If residents of Hawaii are going to have affordable electricity, the state needs to break up Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., the parent of the Hawaiian Electric Co., a former lawmaker contends.