Latest Election Results
Kaua‘i Mayor
- RAPOZO, Mel40.6%
- CARVALHO, Bernard, Jr.30.6%
- COWDEN, Felicia E.17.0%
- ANDAYA-LINDSEY, Laura2.7%
- WIDENER, Michaela B.2.0%
- DENIS, Megeso-William1.3%
Kaua‘i Councilmember
- KANESHIRO, Arryl J.6.3%
- HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue6.3%
- OZAKI, Todd R.6.2%
- CORREA, Michelle Kaleiohi5.7%
- BULOSAN, Addison4.8%
- SHIGEMOTO, Taylor H.4.1%
- APPLEGATE, Paul Noboru4.1%
- DECOSTA, Billy D.3.9%
- SMITH, Dane3.7%
- COOTS, Mike3.2%
- MARTIN, Umi3.1%
- RAPOZO, Cheree2.6%
- KAIMINAAUAO, Keola2.2%
- MATTOS, John H. (Scooby)1.8%
- POAI, Michael Roven1.6%
- TRUJILLO, James (Jimmy T)1.5%
- SECRETARIO, Rachel M.1.5%
- FERNANDES CABERTO, Trysten1.4%
- OKHMAN, Yelena1.3%
- MUKAI, Nelson1.2%
- HAUPT, Jeremy1.0%
- LINDSEY, Thomas, Jr. (Tom)0.8%
- WORKMAN, Skyler0.7%
- MONTEMAYOR, John0.6%
- WILSON, Herman K.0.4%
- LANGTAD, James R.0.4%
Governor
Democratic- GREEN, Josh81.8%
- SHIM, Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka5.0%
- LUCAS-TADEO, George (Teva)3.6%
- BOURGOIN, Duke2.0%
Governor
Republican- CORDERY, Gary66.6%
- FUJIYAMA, Ken21.2%
Governor
Nonpartisan- HILL, Bu Laia12.8%
- WILLIAMSON, Calvert A.8.4%
- LEWMAN, Clyde McClain (Mac)4.9%
- GIUFFRE, John M. (Raghu)3.8%
Lieutenant Governor
Democratic- KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.62.2%
- BELATTI, Della Au24.5%
- CHOI, John5.8%
- PULETASI, Sam1.0%
- CUADRA, Ku L. (Bobby)0.6%
Lieutenant Governor
Republican- ANTHONY, Daniel31.1%
- MEJIA, Margaret Rose19.8%
- PETERS, Robert E.16.3%
- CRESENCIA, Hopelin (Hope)14.8%
State Representative
District 17 · Democratic- MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)62.8%
- SCHIMMELFENNIG, Chad K.24.4%
U.S. Representative
District I · Democratic- CASE, Ed55.7%
- KEOHOKALOLE, Jarrett K.35.6%
- BOOKER, Jennifer2.1%
- KISWANTO, Nicholas (Nick)0.9%
- FATULA, Ben0.9%
U.S. Representative
District II · Democratic- TOKUDA, Jill N.83.4%
- KING, Steven3.5%
- GUITHUES, Greg2.9%
- BASIN, Kirill1.4%
U.S. Representative
District II · Nonpartisan- CODELIA, Edward A.16.9%
- TERRY, Randall10.1%
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Chance of tropical cyclone formation within next week looks good for two tropical waves in Central and East Pacific
The results are in and it’s again time to prepare to batten down the hatches and get storm ready as the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center — along with citizen forecaster and administrator of the Big Island’s Puna Weather public Facebook group Harry Durgin — concur that something wicked this way could be coming.
Coastal flooding statement to be in effect through afternoon of Aug. 11 for parts of Kaua‘i County
Minor coastal flooding is possible for Ni‘ihau and southwestern Kaua‘i shorelines, affecting vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat ramps and other coastal infrastructure.
Kawakami wins 2026 Democratic primary for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor
Otherwise, it was a night during which incumbents cleaned up in other state and federal Democratic primaries.
Rapozo and Carvalho likely to advance to the general election in the race to replace Kawakami as mayor
Current County Council chair Mel Rapozo was the top vote getter in the six candidate field for mayor, garnering 1,441 more votes than second place finisher Bernard Carvalho Jr.
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As Maui marks the anniversary of the deadly blaze, residents see hope in the rebuilding of homes but sorrow in the 102 people who died that they can never bring back.
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A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
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Big Island News
Hawai‘i Education Association awards scholarships to 2 Hawai‘i Island educators
Third-grade teacher Joy Paul at Hōlualoa Elementary School and veteran educator Nolan Yamaki at Ernest Bowen deSilva Elementary School in Hilo each received $1,000 Hawai‘i Education Association Ronald K. Toma Scholarships for Professional Learning.
Trouble brewing: Two tropical waves in Central and East Pacific have good chance of tropical cyclone formation within next week
The results are in and it's again time to prepare to batten down the hatches and get storm ready as the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center -- along with citizen forecaster and administrator of the Big Island's Puna Weather public Facebook group Harry Durgin -- concur that something wicked this way could be coming.
Maui News
South Kīhei Road near Kamaʻole II Beach Park to reopen ahead of schedule on Aug. 11, 2026
After complex repairs from storm damage, South Kīhei Road near Kamaʻole II Beach Park will reopen to traffic on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works. The reopening is ahead of the original completion estimate of this fall.
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Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointment of Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of State Sen. Michelle Kidani.
