The state Republican Party just elected its third chair in six months while several party officials have recently resigned over fights with leadership.

The state Elections Commission has gone off the rails. Lawmakers and others have some ideas for fixing it but it won’t be easy.

Two legislators strongly reject a proposal from the Hawaiʻi Elections Commission to return to same-day, in-person voting.


The state Elections Commission has asked the Legislature to revert to in-person, same-day voting. But experts say voting by mail is safe and popular.

The Hawaiʻi congressman has drawn a couple of high-profile challengers in the 2026 election. But they seem to be running against Trump, not Case.

Mayor Derek Kawakami has not decided his next move, which may depend on a looming decision by Hawaiʻi Senate President Ron Kouchi, whom he calls a mentor.

Two familiar faces on the Garden Island have emerged as frontrunners, declaring their intent to run months before it’s even time for candidates to register.