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State Rep. Bob McDermott Running For US Senate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

State Rep. Bob McDermott Running For US Senate

The GOP lawmaker wants to unseat Democrat Brian Schatz and shut down the Red Hill fuel facility.

Hawaii Democrats: Rep. Case Does Not Reflect Party’s Values And Principles Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Democrats: Rep. Case Does Not Reflect Party’s Values And Principles

The congressman is criticized for his stance on Build Back Better, but Case says the party mischaracterizes his position and never bothered to call him.

The Maui Charter Commission Is Weighing 85 Changes To County Government Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

The Maui Charter Commission Is Weighing 85 Changes To County Government

Later this month members of the public can comment on the proposed amendments, which if approved by voters would reform county elections, policing, zoning and more.
West Hawaii May Get House Seat As Reapportionment Shake-Up Continues Screenshot

West Hawaii May Get House Seat As Reapportionment Shake-Up Continues

The Big Island could have eight seats in the 51-member Hawaii House as the state redistricting process continues and new maps emerge.
Maui Council Calls On Navy To Remove Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks Courtesy: U.S. Navy

Maui Council Calls On Navy To Remove Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks

The largely symbolic resolution lends the county's support to the state Department of Health's directive to suspend operations.
Honolulu’s Republican Party Told To Move Fundraiser Off Army Base Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu’s Republican Party Told To Move Fundraiser Off Army Base

The event at Schofield Barracks was to feature mainland party activist Scott Presler, described in reports as anti-Muslim.

The Big Island Is Set To Gain A House Seat As Reapportionment Restarts Screenshot: Hawaii Reapportionment Commission/2021

The Big Island Is Set To Gain A House Seat As Reapportionment Restarts

New legislative maps could be out as soon as next week, and public comment is sought.
McDermott Leaving Hawaii House, Daughter-In-Law To Seek Seat Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

McDermott Leaving Hawaii House, Daughter-In-Law To Seek Seat

The longtime Republican lawmaker will soon announce his future intentions.
Hawaii Is Beefing Up Its Potential To Produce More Meat Locally Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Is Beefing Up Its Potential To Produce More Meat Locally

A billionaire's investment in the state's biggest slaughterhouses and a shift to more grass-fed operations could help ranchers keep their cattle in the islands after years of sending them to the mainland.