Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Denby Fawcett: Condo Towers In Kakaako Makai Won’t Make A Dent In Hawaiian Housing Woes
OHA says it will build more affordable units, but thatʻs not enough to offset the negative effect of high-rises on open oceanfront land.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
House Judiciary Chair David Tarnas Is A ‘Gatekeeper’ For Sunshine Bills
The Big Island lawmaker leads the committee tasked with tackling a slew of government reform proposals.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat
Evslin Leaves ‘Big Hole’ On Kauai Council As He Moves To State House
The governor chose the top vote-getter of this past council election to fill Rep. James Tokioka’s seat.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Senate Committee Advances Bill For Free Parking At Ala Wai Boat Harbor
Senate Bill 1034 sets aside at least 300 stalls.
Screenshot/2023
Hawaii Senator Votes ‘No’ Then ‘Yes’ To Legalize Marijuana
The full Senate is expected to pass a legalization measure in the coming weeks.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Reverse Vending Machines Proposed In Hawaii Legislature
The goal is to increase Hawaii’s recycling redemption rate.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Would Pay To Fly Homeless People Back Home Under New Bill
Rep. John Mizuno wants to create a public-private partnership to help fund the program.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Tax Deduction For Mortgages On Second Homes Could Disappear This Year
Critics of the longstanding tax break say the state has no reason to subsidize second homes. The Hawaii Association of Realtors strongly disagrees.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Health Advocate And Kauai Councilman Appointed To House
Their appointments brings the number of first-time House members to 18.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Ikaika Anderson Withdraws Bid For DHHL Director
The decision came after a key Senate committee rejected his nomination. The governor said he’s optimistic about his other Cabinet picks.