Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023
GOP Infighting Puts Jill Tokuda’s Swearing-In Ceremony On Hold
The first-term Hawaii congresswoman hopes that Tuesday’s disarray will show Republicans that working with Democrats will be in their best interest moving forward.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
‘A Hui Hou!’ Kai Kahele Bids Aloha To Congress
Kahele says he is returning to his fulltime job as a pilot for Hawaiian Airlines as well as continue in the Hawaii National Guard.
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Kahele Introduces Bill Lowering Blood Quantum For Home Lands
The measure would make it easier for relatives of homesteaders to inherit their property.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Schatz Snags Another $64 Million For Honolulu Rail Project
Hawaii’s senior senator, who sits on the Appropriations Committee, says he’s secured more money for the beleaguered project, which is years behind schedule and massively over budget.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Has A Lot At Stake In Last-Gasp Federal Budget Talks
Congress is racing to pass a $1.7 trillion spending bill by the end of the year that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks for Hawaii.
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Hawaii Proud Boys Founder Sentenced To Four Years In Prison
Nicholas Ochs, who was described by prosecutors as an “elder” in the extremist organization, was an active participant in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Case, Kahele Vote To Pass Respect For Marriage Act
This is the second time the Democratic duo have voted in favor of marriage equality. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden to become law.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2022
Kahele Wants Federal Probe Of Lobbying Efforts For DHHL Lease Extension
Among the lobbyists representing the Prince Kuhio Plaza is Andy Winer, a recent political rival of the Hawaii congressman and former chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Closures Of Red Hill, Shark Fin Ban And Volcano Monitoring Included In Defense Bill
Congress has come to terms on an annual defense budget that sets spending for the U.S. military at $858 billion for 2023.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
How The Fight For Tribal Rights In North Carolina Could Reshape Native Hawaiian Housing
Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz is trying to cut a last minute deal that could bring tens of millions of dollars in new funding to the islands for Native Hawaiian housing.