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John Waiheʻe

John D. Waiheʻe III served as the fourth governor of Hawaii from 1986 to 1994. He is the first and only Native Hawaiian to serve as governor since statehood in 1959.
HECO: ‘No One Is Getting Bailed Out’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

HECO: ‘No One Is Getting Bailed Out’

Critics who claim that Senate Bill 897 falls short of holding utilities accountable don’t understand the rapidly evolving paradigm affecting more and more states.

Gov. John Waihee: Hawaiian Electric Co. Needs Our State’s Support Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gov. John Waihee: Hawaiian Electric Co. Needs Our State’s Support

Hawaii’s energy independence, economic resilience and community strength hang in the balance as lawmakers consider critical legislation to help the utility.