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OHA delays CEO selection to after the general election

Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs have delayed their decision again on picking OHA's next chief executive officer. In a last-minute call, OHA Board of Trustees Chair Kai Kahele canceled a meeting on the CEO selection and held a press conference Monday afternoon announcing that the decision will be made after the general election.

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Pending Samoa ruling could shape Marianas seabed mining sale

A federal judge in Honolulu has not said when she will decide whether federal regulators violated the Endangered Species Act by signing off on a seabed mining lease sale off American Samoa, and a ruling may not come before the Nov. 19 auction. Judge Jill Otake took the case under...

Honolulu Civil Beat

Democrats Gain In Hawaiʻi Legislature As GOP’s Bad Night Worsens

What was a bad night for Republicans nationwide Tuesday night was also looking grim for the GOP in Hawaiʻi, including in numerous legislative races. Democrats will not only continue dominance of the Legislature, if results released Tuesday just after 9 p.m. hold, but may pick up a few seats.

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City seeks public input on plans to improve safety along major roadways

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) held its second public workshop Wednesday at Central Union Church, focusing on Beretania, Young and King streets. “We’re sharing some of the crash findings that we found looking at the crash reports over a, you know,...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Hawaiʻi's top Democrats surf the blue wave

Democrats across the country are celebrating after major wins flipped congressional districts and governorships long held by the Republican Party. Here in Hawaiʻi, Gov. Josh Green sailed to reelection with over 70% of the vote. He addressed his supporters at a Democrat watch party at Aloha Tower on election night.

Honolulu, HI · 18h

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2026 Hawaiʻi midterm election results

Results are in for the Hawaiʻi midterm election. The state Office of Elections published a fourth printout of vote totals Wednesday night. The Office of Elections said no races triggered an automatic recount. There is a five-business-day ballot curing process to fix any deficient ballot envelopes, which usually means...

Honolulu, HI · 23h

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‘Blue Tsunami’ Missed Hawaiʻi’s Capitol, But Dems Nabbed 3 Seats

No, it was not a “blue tsunami” that rolled over Hawaiʻi’s Legislature in Tuesday’s election. Yes, Democrats picked up three seats in the House, going from 41 to 44. But the state Senate remains unchanged with Democrats holding 22 out of 25 seats, and the House pickups cannot easily be attributed to the success Democrats enjoyed nationally on Tuesday.

Iroquois Point, HI · 22h

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Bob McDermott v. Markus Owens: Ewa Beach face off for Senate seat

Republican Bob McDermott and Democrat Markus Owens are competing for the Hawaii State Senate District 20 seat in the November 3 general election.

Honolulu County, HI · 2d

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Honolulu City Council selects new leadership amid Zippy's meeting investigation

The Honolulu City Council has selected its next leadership team amid questions about an alleged private meeting involving five councilmembers. Tyler Dos Santos-Tam was approved as chair, Esther Kiaʻāina as vice-chair and Scott Nishimoto as floor leader, while a state investigation into possible Sunshine Law violations remains open.

Honolulu, HI · 15h

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HIDOE brings “YES Project” to Oʻahu

The Hawaii Department of Education launched the Youth Educational Support (YES) Project, a mobile outreach program featuring a van to provide essential supplies and resources to students in unstable housing on Oʻahu.

Honolulu Civil Beat

Tyler Dos Santos-Tam Elected Honolulu Council Chair

Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam was elected council chair by his colleagues Thursday afternoon following a contentious discussion that bounced between his record in office and his participation in a gathering that may have broken the state’s public meetings law. His vice chair will be council member Esther Kiaʻāina,...

Honolulu, HI · 17h

Honolulu Civil Beat

100 Roosters Are Driving These Oʻahu Neighbors Nuts

Every day at 4 a.m., Joel Miranda wakes up to the cacophonous crowing of his next-door neighbor’s roosters. “Like clockwork,” he said. “I only get four hours of sleep, and it’s causing me health issues.”. The bedroom of his Kahaluʻu home faces his next-door neighbor’s property,...

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Former Gov. John Waihee on Hawaii voter turnout and future of local politics

Former Gov. John Waiheʻe joined Hawaii News Now live from Aloha Tower to break down election night takeaways and local issues facing the islands.

Hawaii · 4d

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'Right where we want to be': Sheila Medeiros on tight West Oʻahu race

Trailing by about 200 votes after the first printout, District 43 candidate Sheila Medeiros remains optimistic about a comeback.

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Waikīkī Affordable Housing Site at 436 Ena Rd. Begins Demolition, Cleared by Late Winter

Demolition has begun at 436 Ena Rd. in Waikīkī to clear the site for permanently affordable housing; site to be cleared by late Feb.

Honolulu, HI · 4d

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Spotlight Now: Honolulu mayor on permanent rail tax extension, interim landfill plan

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he wants to see the general excise tax surcharge for rail made permanent as city leaders prepare to ask state lawmakers for continued transit funding. Speaking Tuesday on “Spotlight Now,” Blangiardi said discussions with the state Legislature during the upcoming session will...

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Kahuku Shoreline Lot Seeks SMA Permit for 7 New Homes on R-5 Land

Developer seeks SMA permit to build seven single-family homes on Kahuku R-5 lot at 56-155 Kamehameha Hwy; public testimony due Nov. 20.

Kahuku, HI · 3d

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Voters at Kapolei Hale turn out seeking change and greater affordability in midterms

Voters at Kapolei Hale are making their voices heard on Election Day for the midterms, with some saying affordability and housing are among their biggest concerns. Meanwhile, staff at the voting center said expanded capacity has helped keep lines moving.

Kapolei, HI · 2d

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