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New Federal Relief Bill Will Help Hawaii. But It’s Still Not Enough For A Full Recovery Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020

New Federal Relief Bill Will Help Hawaii. But It’s Still Not Enough For A Full Recovery

At the end of the day, vaccinations are what will help get tourists back to the islands, economists say, although it will likely take several years before the economy looks like it did before the pandemic.

Kahele, Case Divided On Whether Inmates Should Vote From Prison Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Kahele, Case Divided On Whether Inmates Should Vote From Prison

A failed amendment to a House bill that seeks to expand voting rights and reduce the influence of money in politics highlights some differences between Hawaii’s Democratic congressmen.

Native Hawaiians Have A Front Row Seat At The US Senate Screenshot

Native Hawaiians Have A Front Row Seat At The US Senate

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz gaveled in his first hearing as chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee to address Native issues in Hawaii and the rest of the country.

Police Accountability An ‘Essential Element’ In Rebuilding Trust, Garland Says CSPAN

Police Accountability An ‘Essential Element’ In Rebuilding Trust, Garland Says

President Joe Biden’s pick for attorney general was questioned by Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono about the use of federal consent decrees to force reform for troubled police departments.

Schatz: Coronavirus Relief Package Is ‘My No. 1 Priority’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Schatz: Coronavirus Relief Package Is ‘My No. 1 Priority’

Hawaii’s senior senator says the state should get enough money to avoid layoffs and furloughs for public workers.

Hawaii US Attorney Will Leave Office Sooner Than Expected Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii US Attorney Will Leave Office Sooner Than Expected

Kenji Price’s replacement will be named by President Joe Biden.

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz Snags Another Senate Chairmanship Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz Snags Another Senate Chairmanship

The Aloha State’s senior senator is in a good position to divert more federal funds to the islands and address Native Hawaiian issues.

‘Sad And Shameful’: Hawaii Senators React To Trump Acquittal Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021

‘Sad And Shameful’: Hawaii Senators React To Trump Acquittal

The vote to convict the former president during a historic second impeachment trial was the most bipartisan in U.S. history.

Hawaii Proud Boy In Pro-Trump Mob Pleads Not Guilty To Conspiracy U.S. Justice Department/2021

Hawaii Proud Boy In Pro-Trump Mob Pleads Not Guilty To Conspiracy

Nick Ochs faces a series of charges from his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that left five dead, including a police officer.

John Pritchett: Road Kill John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Road Kill

Shirlene Ostrov resigned her post as the local GOP chair in the wake of contentious behavior from party members. It’s just the latest sign that Republicans, long out of power in Hawaii, are good as dead.