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UPDATE: Most OHA Incumbents Ahead But Longtime Trustee Losing His Seat

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will likely have a new at-large trustee in an election that could change the makeup and leadership of the board, including whether Kai Kahele retains his position as chairman. As of the latest results Wednesday morning, in a six-way contest for three at-large seats on...

Honolulu, HI · 8d
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Groundbreaking Set for New Comfort Stations and Concession Building at Kailua Park

County officials and community leaders will break ground Thursday on a major facility upgrade at Kailua Park, launching construction on four new comfort stations and a central concession building. The ceremony, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on the oceanfront side of the park’s old terminal building, marks the start of a...

Kailua, HI · 8d
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Kanani Souza holds narrow lead over Sheila Medeiros in District 43 rematch

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Incumbent Republican state Rep. Kanani Souza holds a narrow lead over challenger Sheila Medeiros in the general election race for House District 43, following the release of initial returns Tuesday night. Third printout numbers show Souza leading with 2,271 votes, or 34.7%, while Medeiros trails closely with...

Honolulu, HI · 8d
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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 · 9d

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Lieutenant Governor-elect Derek Kawakami live

Lieutenant Governor-elect Derek Kawakami joins us live this morning after a big win last night.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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Bill cracking down on off-property shopping carts advances at City Council

A Honolulu City Council bill making off-property shopping cart possession a petty misdemeanor advanced Thursday despite strong pushback from critics.

Honolulu, HI · 6d

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OHA At-Large Trustees: Souza climbs to second spot, race too close to call

Early vote tallies showed incumbent Keoni Souza potentially losing his seat as an Office of Hawaiian Affairs at-large trustee. But Souza made gains over the course of election night — and now incumbent John Waiheʻe IV looks at risk of losing his spot, according to the latest results from Wednesday morning.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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Longest-serving OHA trustee ousted in general election

Honolulu, HI · 6d

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Hawaii Congressional Gold Medal recipient, his son laid to rest

Military leaders and Hawaii's Chinese community honored Congressional Gold Medalist Arthur Shak following his recent passing.

Kaneohe, HI · 9d

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Leadership changes coming to Honolulu City Council

Honolulu Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam is vying to be Honolulu City Council's next chair — setting up for more major changes at the council. Current Chair Tommy Waters was recently disqualified from a potential third term, meaning the council will lose a member and its presiding officer. Dos Santos-Tam...

Honolulu, HI · 9d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 9d

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Honolulu Ocean Safety Department opens first-of-its-kind facility

Honolulu Ocean Safety had a historic day on Wednesday as the city blessed the Kailua Operations Annex, or KOA, at Kailua Beach park.

Honolulu, HI · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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Hawaiʻi leadership transitions from now to January

Following the November 3 election, Hawaiʻi's newly elected officials will assume office at various times between now and early 2027 depending on their specific roles and counties.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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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, HI · 8d

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The Morning Beat: Election results impact on residents

We gave you the election numbers. But you want more about how the results will affect you and what may have led to the outcome. Chad Blair joins us from Civil Beat.

Honolulu, HI · 8d

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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, HI · 8d

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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 · 10d