Hawaii voters asked to ensure protection of same-sex marriage
Hawaii adopted a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature the power to restrict marriage to opposite-sex couples after it received a clear majority in the election.
The Sunshine Blog: Is One Of Hawaii's Most Powerful Politicians Giving Up His Seat?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Law enforcement identify suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses
Donald Trump assassination attempt live updates: Would-be Trump assassin had Biden-Harris bumper sticker on pickup truck at Hawaii home
Trump was golfing at the time, the man was spotted several holes ahead of Trump. This is possibly the second assassination attempt on the ex-prez this election. He was previously shot at his rally at Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
Man arrested in suspected Trump assassination attempt lived in Hawaii, North Carolina
SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERS An undated selfie shows Ryan W. Routh, a suspect identified by news organizations, as the FBI investigates what they said was an apparent assassination attempt in Florida on Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump,
Hawaii County Charter Proposal Would Fill Some Council Vacancies Quicker
The ballot measure would allow a candidate who wins a seat in the primary to take office early when there is a vacancy.
Factbox-What we know about the reported suspect behind apparent Trump assassination attempt
A gunman attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday at Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said. CNN, Fox News and The New York Times identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh,
Trump safe after new assassination attempt thwarted at Florida golf course
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach,
Kim Coco Iwamoto Talks About Ousting The House Speaker And Prospects For Legislative Reform
Having overcome Scott Saiki and the Democratic Party establishment, she’s pulling for like-minded candidates in November.
Big Island Commission On Efficiency Wants Voters To Help It Be More Efficient
The Hawaii County Cost of Government Commission is a volunteer body with a sweeping mandate to find ways to make government more efficient and effective. To that end, the most recent commission proposed changes in its own operations that will be on the Big Island ballot this year.
Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh, 58, of Hawaii echoed Harris, Biden’s anti-Trump rhetoric as he backed Dem candidates
Routh, who has a lengthy criminal record from North Carolina, frequently posted about politics and exclusively donated to Democratic candidates and causes dating back to 2019.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Desire DeSoto
The following came from Desire DeSoto, Democratic candidate for State House District 45, which covers Waianae and Makaha. Her opponent is Republican Chris Muraoka. Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot.
Trump turned to an ex-Democrat to help with his debate prep. It didn’t work.
Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democrat who left the party and pledged allegiance to Donald Trump, was roasted online for her role in the former president’s debate preparation after his rambling performance opposite Kamala Harris.
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Election officials raise ‘serious questions’ about US Postal Service ballot delivery plans
A group of about three dozen state and local election officials on Wednesday raised serious concerns about the U.S. Postal Service’s ability to deliver millions of ballots for the 2024 presidential election.