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Ex-UPMC doctor allegedly tried to push wife off Hawaii hiking trail CBS News21:49 25-Mar-25

Yesterday

Former Hawaii County mayor joins Central Pacific Bank Hawaii News Now02:52 25-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

NEWS RELEASE: CBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival Hawaii Governor (Press Release)19:19 24-Mar-25

DLNR News Release: APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 LĀNAʻI MOUFLON SHEEP SEASON OPEN MARCH 31 Hawaii Governor (Press Release)19:19 24-Mar-25

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to meet with Hawaii leaders on Oahu Hawaii News Now18:12 24-Mar-25

Rep. Ed Case details Hawaii’s loss from Trump’s ‘heartless’ dismantling of DOE The Garden Island, Hawaii11:33 24-Mar-25

Canadians cite Trump in canceling trips to Hawaii The Garden Island, Hawaii11:00 23-Mar-25

DCR News Release – Work Furlough Inmate Missing from OCCC Hawaii Governor (Press Release)06:44 22-Mar-25

Hawaii Utility CEO Involved in 2023 Maui Fire Got Raise NewsMax20:21 21-Mar-25

News Release – DOH Observes World Tuberculosis Day: Public Health Vigilance Can Keep Hawaiʻi Healthy Hawaii Governor (Press Release)20:13 21-Mar-25

Dlnr News Release – Critically Rare Native Plant On Kahoʻolawe Finds Success In Cultivation Hawaii Governor (Press Release)19:43 21-Mar-25

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava fountains 700 feet high CBS News11:31 21-Mar-25

Hawaii tourism leaders say Canadians are canceling trips because of Trump Hawaii News Now04:44 21-Mar-25

With Trump’s latest order, Hawaii leaders worry what’s next with federal educational money Hawaii News Now03:53 21-Mar-25

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with Frankewing Bancshares, Inc. and Bank of Hawaii Federal Reserve15:05 20-Mar-25

Hawaii mayor announces completion of Covid hazard pay negotiations Hawaii News Now02:07 20-Mar-25

In the last month

Hawai‘I January Unemployment Rate At 3.0 Percent Hawaii Governor (Press Release)19:30 14-Mar-25

Schoolmate arrested in Hawaii girl's 1977 murder released from jail CBS News11:11 14-Mar-25

Hawaii and Hainan are Both Worth Considering for a Trump-Xi Summit China US Focus09:40 14-Mar-25

2025-42 Crackdown On Illegal Fireworks Results In Sentencing For Two Men; Charges For One Woman In Separate Stings Hawaii Governor (Press Release)06:56 14-Mar-25

Kauai mayor focuses on community in State of the County address Hawaii News Now23:55 13-Mar-25

2025-41 Attorney General Lopez Leads Multistate Coalition Suing Trump Administration To Stop Dismantling Of U.S.… Hawaii Governor (Press Release)22:38 13-Mar-25

DLNR News Release – COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO FILL VACANCIES, March 11, 2025 Hawaii Governor (Press Release)04:07 13-Mar-25

News release on extension of pause on interisland movement of birds Hawaii Governor (Press Release)23:42 12-Mar-25

Note to Trump: McKinley’s legacy is about more than tariffs and territory Atlantic Council19:10 12-Mar-25

Most Aapi adults don’t support cutting federal agencies, new poll shows PBS Online17:43 12-Mar-25

Most AAPI adults don’t support cutting agencies and want a focus on costs: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll The Columbian, Washington16:45 12-Mar-25

Trump tariffs expected to weaken isle tourism The Garden Island, Hawaii11:54 12-Mar-25

Most Aapi adults don’t support cutting agencies and want a focus on costs: new poll The Press-Enterprise, California11:37 12-Mar-25

Most Aapi adults don’t support cutting agencies and want a focus on costs, new poll shows Boston Globe04:37 12-Mar-25

Hawaii governor says President Trump told him of criticism: ‘Have at it as long as you’re leaving me out of it’ Hawaii News Now02:41 12-Mar-25

Trump cuts target world-leading greenhouse gas observatory in Hawaii KELO TV11:02 11-Mar-25

DHHL MEDIA RELEASE: Missile Debris Removed From Hawaiian Home Lands On Kauaʻi Hawaii Governor (Press Release)23:19 10-Mar-25

RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (Through February 2025) Hawaii Governor (Press Release)18:54 10-Mar-25

Green looks for common ground with Trump to help Hawaii The Garden Island, Hawaii11:01 9-Mar-25

As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions NPR10:03 6-Mar-25

Honolulu Mayor’s Budget Boosts Homeless Funding And Addresses Federal Cuts Honolulu Civil Beat05:16 6-Mar-25

Honolulu mayor proposes budget with no tax increases Hawaii News Now03:27 6-Mar-25

DLNR News Release – STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE BRINGS FOCUS TO CLIMATE ACTION, March 5, 2025 Hawaii Governor (Press Release)19:32 5-Mar-25

DLNR News Release – KAMAʻĀINA ARTISTS SELECTED FOR RESIDENCY PROGRAM, March 4, 2025 Hawaii Governor (Press Release)01:41 5-Mar-25

Kahele back in nation’s capital advocating for Hawaiian people, discussing impact of Trump policies, orders Kauai Now22:16 4-Mar-25

Trump orders slash Hawaii wildlife refuge staff by half Hawaii News Now17:42 4-Mar-25

DLNR News Release- Film and TV Stars Ignite Social Media Furor with Turtle Touching, Mar. 3, 2025 Hawaii Governor (Press Release)17:03 4-Mar-25

Hawaii Bill to Let Candidates File Electronically Moves Ahead Ballot Access News (Weblog)19:04 3-Mar-25

Oha chair to discuss Trump administration impacts on Native Hawaiian community, military operations in D.C. Hawaii News Now17:39 3-Mar-25

News Release – DOH Advises Precautionary Measures in Response to the Continuing Kīlauea Intermittent Eruptions Hawaii Governor (Press Release)18:53 1-Mar-25

Schoolmate arrested girl's 1977 killing returning to Hawaii to face murder charge CBS News12:58 27-Feb-25

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Considers Judicial Nominations Hawaii Governor (Press Release)00:11 27-Feb-25

Rep. Tokuda wants stories from Hawaii residents impacted by Trump policies Hawaii News Now02:52 26-Feb-25

Hawaiian Rum Company Sues to Overturn Jones Act National Review Online20:54 25-Feb-25

Honolulu mayor seeks public feedback at town hall meetings across Oahu Hawaii News Now01:46 25-Feb-25

Office of the Governor — News Release — State Leaders Announce Digitization of Plants and Animals Declaration Form Hawaii Governor (Press Release)01:42 25-Feb-25

News Release: Dlir Hosts Job Fair For Federal Workers And Contractors Hawaii Governor (Press Release)19:46 24-Feb-25

Hawaii man freed after 30 years in prison for murder he denied committing, celebrates with… Fox News11:01 23-Feb-25

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Latest politics news in Hawaii including updates on local, state and federal legislature, climate policies, environmental protections, and more.

Hawaii is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Hawaii is represented by two U.S. Senators, Mazie K. Hirono and Brian E. Schatz, and two U.S. Representatives, all of whom are Democrats. Hawaii also has a Democrat governor, Josh Green, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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