Politics

August 14, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

Two West Hawaii County Council candidates are powering their campaigns with small donations, while East Hawaii incumbents are relying more on larger contributions.

August 2, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

Meet the challengers.

August 2, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

A Maui mom thinks U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has lost touch with her district, and she’s challenging her in the Aug. 13 Democratic primary.

August 2, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

When Mitch Roth defeated Lincoln Ashida by a 125-vote margin for the open county prosecutor seat in the November 2012 general election, it was a polite race, as politics go.

July 31, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

There’s a dustup in the local Democratic Party over an official’s endorsement of a candidate in a nonpartisan County Council race.

July 31, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

New faces played off against old hands Wednesday evening during the final major mayoral forum before the Aug. 13 primary.

July 27, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

From the president on down to the Hawaii County Council, there’s a lot for voters to consider this election year — and not just during the Nov. 8 general election.

July 25, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

Two political worlds are about to collide in Puna.

July 25, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

Hawaii County is opening a new polling place in Keaau this year.

July 25, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

Harry Kim is back, but he has plenty of company.

July 25, 2016 | 1 MIN READ

In February, the decision was up to Gov. David Ige.