Politicians

... Wednesday September 9th, 6-8pm ....

... A ‘rematch’ would open the Republican Primary to being decided by Democrats—a violation of Republicans’ freedom of association rights ....

...Hawaiʻi has long struggled with low voter turnout. Does that mean most people are satisfied with their government and the decisions made by elected officials?...

...For over 12 years, the two have fought three election battles that ended up before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court....

...will be broadcast statewide during the week of October 12, 2026....

... Bass was a legislative manager for former Rep. Ryan Yamane before being hired under Asuncion ....

...Four seats are open in Hawaii’s state legislative elections this year, meaning no incumbents filed.  That is the second-fewest since 2010....

... Tommy Waters has appealed decision ....

...The most likely explanation for these indictments is that they are designed to present the minimum case capable of forestalling federal prosecutors.  As always, the slogan is 'Defend Hawaii.'....

"...Kawakami’s 'recent information' footprint is nearly twice as large...."

... Rapozo leads the field (31%), followed by Carvalho (24%) and Cowden (22%) ....

"...a prominent display of incumbent legislators’ headshots, titles, and names on such signs ... appears to provide personal and political branding benefits unrelated to any valid state purpose...."

...Eric Lee Boltz, 51, residing in Montana, was charged by criminal complaint on June 3, 2026....

... outlining the Green administration’s long-term strategy to tackle significant issues facing the state ....

...Both the Oahu First Circuit Court and the Intermediate Court of Appeals sided against him....

" ...effective immediately, following Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke’s decision to take a leave of absence.... "

...If Sylvia Luke took $10K, the $35K bribe recipient is still out there, unidentified....

“...I intend to continue doing the job I was elected to do...."

"... what is occurring here is a calculated and organized effort by sitting politicians ...."

...The issue:  Would voters favor Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami over incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke in the August 8, 2026 Democratic Primary race....

... with HSTA Maui Chapter President Ashley Olsen challenging Cochran in the Dem Primary, Cochran had no chance as a Democrat ....

...The audit does not mention the $10,000 Luke initially accepted from lobbyist Tobi Solidum and his stepdaughter before Solidum fled the country....

"...And so the fair thing to do would be to have the attorney general expedite an investigation...."

... CLUE: Refusal to answer = ‘Yes’ ....

... The Hawaii Democratic Party now has 30 days to give Gov. Josh Green a list of potential candidates to replace Holt in the House. Green will then have 60 days to select Holt’s replacement ....

... ILWU, Senator Kurt Fevella, UPW Local 646, Back the Blue founder Wayne Kaiwi, Kurt Tsuniyoshi, Charlie Iona ....

... Carpenters Union questioned donations Luke received from then-indicted Navatek head Milton Kao in connection with tax credits she supported in 2017 ....

... When Gov Green leaves the state, Lt Gov Luke becomes acting Governor.  Maybe she might pardon herself ....

... Under Hawai‘i Revised Statutes § 28-8.5, Attorney General Ann Lopez has the discretion to appoint a special assistant ....

... Normally Choy and Cullen wouldn't bribe a Republican because the Republican has only his own vote to sell.  It's not worth $35K.  But, in this case they were not operating 'normally.' ....

... Senator Awa used state resources—including his state office, state staff, and state time—to film a video supporting a political campaign ....

... What is it about CNHA’s $27M HTA contract that the Governor’s Office, CNHA, and HTA are trying to hide from auditors? ....

... hidden lobbyists and double-dipping food ....

... applications for the Kahului residency area seat must be received by the County Clerk no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, November 10, 2025 ....

... The process would closely follow steps taken by the council in 2002 to replace Council Chair Patrick Kawano, who passed away while in office ....

... Kauanoe Batagan is Executive Director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization ....

... Awa's state senate seat is not up in 2026 so he does not have to resign to run ....

... Not ready for Prime Time ....

... Schatz on a glide path to becoming his party’s No. 2 leader in the Senate beginning in 2027 ....

... Green, meanwhile, is up for re-election next year and indicated he’d run for a second term. But that didn’t preclude him from entertaining the idea of a run for higher office soon thereafter ....

... drive-by shootings and armed robberies as part of the notorious Miske Enterprise ....

... The report -- larded up with Jabola-Carolus' usual lurid sex claims -- repeatedly cites activists from meth-connected Lahaina Strong to sell the idea that 1-in-6 fire survivors had to trade sex for food ....

... Ohio Senator confronts Hawaii governor over COVID lockdowns, says “tell me about the science behind why you locked your residents up” ....

"...While Democrats posture about taking on 'Big Oil,' they’re shielding Par Hawaii—a top fossil fuel donor to their own party—from climate lawsuits...."

... reflecting on a person I got to know over my years of participation in the political world of Hawai‘i ....

... Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Patty Murray of Washington are also seen by some Senate insiders as potential candidates ....

... The celebration of life for Representative Gene R. Ward is scheduled for Monday May 5th 10am at King's Chapel East Oahu ....

... Under HRS 17-4, Hawaii Republicans have 30 days to nominate 3 potential successors to Rep Ward’s seat.  Gov Green then has 30 days to select one of the three ....

... Timothy Lee, 48, was indicted by the O`ahu Grand Jury and charged with nine counts of False Name Contribution that occurred in 2020 ....

... Kusch will serve until 2026 before facing election ....