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Kaua‘i councilman announces run for mayor
The councilman previously served as mayor from 2000 to 2018.
Kaneshiro and Holland prepare to join Kaua’i County Council
Arryl Kaneshiro, who previously had served on the council, works for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Kauaʻi compound and first-time office holder Fern Ānuenue Holland works for the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action.
Tulsi Gabbard member of team leading Trump’s transition back to Washington
Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”
Kauaʻiʻs Nadine Nakamura becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.
Kaua‘i Democrats defeat opponents in elections for state House seats
Democrats dominated elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state Senate and House seats on O‘ahu.
Kaua‘i trustee Dan Ahuna, other incumbents retain seats in Office of Hawaiian Affairs election
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.
Trump wins second term as president
Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.
Kauaʻi elects one newcomer to County Council; DeCosta and Kagawa lose seats in latest results
Relative newcomer Fern Holland has surpassed Councilmember Ross Kagawa by 102 votes to claim the seventh and final seat on the Kauaʻi County Council.
Election Day: Kauaʻi voters randomly polled express support for Trump
Voters have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to drop off their mail-in ballots at nine locations around the island or vote in person at the Election Office in Līhuʻe.
Kaua‘i County offices, other services closed for Election Day
HI5 redemption centers in Kīlauea and Kapa‘a are open, and the schedule for residential refuse pickup is unchanged. The Kaua‘i Bus is operating on its regular schedule and offering free bus service islandwide today. All other county offices and services will resume regular hours Wednesday.
Hawai‘i Office of Elections offers reminders to voters ahead of Nov. 5 general election
You should have received your general election packet in the mail by Oct. 18.
Reminder: Do not post political signs along state roadways
Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
5 proposed Kaua‘i County charter amendments on ballots this Election Day
One proposed charter amendment increases the length of time in which the police commission may investigate police conduct cases.
Keālia PO Box holders who used them as primary mailing address urged to reregister to vote
The Keālia Post Office closed earlier this week, and unlike regular mail, the U.S. Postal Service can only deliver a ballot packet to the address on the packet. It cannot be forwarded to another address even if a voter filed a forwarding order.
Kauaʻi County Council candidates address community issues at second night of public forum
At the forum on Thursday were incumbent council members Felicia Cowden, KipuKai Kualiʻi (council vice chair), Addison Bulosan and Billy DeCosta, as well as local fisherman and first-time candidate Abraham Apilado Jr.
Candidates for Kaua‘i County Council answer questions in day one of two-part forum
The event at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e centered on issues for women, children and the local community.
Sign up today to track your ballot
“We encourage all voters to sign up for ballot notifications. This will let voters know when to expect their mail ballot packet to be delivered, as well if their voted ballot has been received and accepted for counting.” — Hawai‘i Chief Election Officer Scott Nago
Logic and accuracy of voting equipment examined prior to Nov. 5 election
The Hawai‘i Office of Elections says the in-person test was administered by official observers who serve as “the eyes and ears” of the public and represent various political parties, community groups and interested individuals.
Kauaʻi County Council candidates to speak at two public forums this week
Local community organizations on Kauaʻi are hosting two public forums this week to give residents an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for County Council before the General Election on Nov. 5. The forums will be held Oct. 2 and 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kaua’i Memorial Convention Hall in […]
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