#Kalani English

The Department of the Attorney General is deferring any investigative action at this time to avoid interference with a publicly documented federal investigation that resulted in the convictions of former Sen. Jamie Kalani English and former Rep. Ty Cullen for Honest Services Wire Fraud in February 2022.

State Senate majority leader Kalani English expressed his opposition to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope in an email he sent on Sunday.  

The torch was found propped up underneath the residence and pointed towards the floor and support beam.

The award recognized Sen. English for his accomplishments, serving his community for nearly 20 years as a Senator and Maui County Councilmember, and for his work as an advisor, advocate and active member of committees and organizations that promote understanding of the Pacific Islands and issues of concern to Pacific Islanders.

The Hawai‘i State Senate today passed 265 bills on third reading ahead of this week’s cross over deadline. Measures advancing to the House include bills to address homelessness, invasive species, elections by mail and equal pay.

Given the opposition to proposed improvements, HDOT will remove the pier.

The Hawai‘i State Senate announced its new leadership team, which includes Maui’s J. Kalani English, who will serve as Majority Leader during the upcoming 28th Legislature.

Wailuku attorney Lloyd A. Poelman was confirmed today for a six-year term as judge of the District Court of the Second Circuit on Maui, during a confirmation hearing today in the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The state senate passed the bill as amended on third reading today. There were 23 yes votes; one yes vote with reservations from Senator L. Thielen; and two “no” votes from Senators Ihara and Slom. The item is now being transmitted to the House for further consideration.

A satirical take on the proposed “Steven Tyler Act” to protect celebrities from the paparazzi in Hawaii.

We highlight our top five favorite laws-out-of-left-field from this year’s legislative session.

The bill, now being called the Steven Tyler Act, after the Aerosmith lead singer, former “American Idol” judge, and part-time Maui resident, would give celebrities the right to sue over unwanted photos, images, and recordings in the islands.

“Aloha. I’m Senator J. Kalani English, representing the 7th District Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokai, Lana’i, and Kaho’olawe. I’m running for my fifth term in the state Senate.”

The intent of the forum is to render the Pacific region more resilient, connected to the world, and capable of effectively delivering to its citizens.

Traditional Hawaiian cultural practices are paired with a Farmers’ Market, poi pounding, food booths, arts and crafts, music and hula. The 20th Anniversary edition of the East Maui Taro Festival on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Hana Ball Park.

State Department of Transportation (DOT) officials and Goodfellow Bros., Inc. joined the West Maui community in celebrating the groundbreaking of the second phase of the Honoapi‘ilani Highway Realignment Project, also known as the “Lahaina Bypass.” This phase, from Lahainaluna Road to Hokiokio Place, is the second of five phases that will ultimately result in a […]

The Hawaii State legislature will honor Maui’s William Roback, Jr. today, Tuesday, March 09, 2010, for his recent selection as Alii Nui for the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.  Roback was elected by members of the royal society to serve a three-year term as head, or Alii Nui of the organization. The back-to-back floor presentations […]

The State Board of Education voted to remove Hana Library from a list of proposed closures. State Senator J. Kalani English responded to the news after attending last night’s meeting in Honolulu saying, “I’m very pleased with the results tonight.”  English credited his colleague Rep. Mele Carroll, also of East Maui, and BOE Maui Representative […]

Senator J. Kalani English received the “Stars of Oceania” award, issued by the Pacific Business Center this week.  The award recognizes Sen. English for his personal interest, advocacy and example of statesmanship in cultivating, strengthening and promoting greater cooperation and collaboration between the Hawai’i State Legislature and the Territories, Freely Associated States, and Commonwealths of […]

(Story By Wendy OSHER © 2009; Place image photos courtesy: State Department of Health, & Sea Engineering, Inc.) East Maui’s Hana Boat Ramp and Upcountry’s Kula Hospital are included in a $67 million Capital Improvement Project request being considered this legislative session. Senator J. Kalani English, of Maui who introduced the bill (SB708), included items […]