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Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Briefed On False Emergency Alert
Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation was briefed today by federal and state agencies on the false emergency alert that went out across the state on Saturday.
Non-Interference Policy on Marijuana Reversed
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard denounced Attorney General Sessions’ actions to rescind the Obama-era non-interference policy relating to federal marijuana laws.
Hanabusa Joins Call for Investigation into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against President
US Rep. Hanabusa of Hawaiʻi joined 58 of her colleagues in calling on a House Committee to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump.
UPDATE: Rep. Kaniela Ing to Run for Congress
Ing plans to run for U.S. Congress to fill the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01).
$715K Secured for Hawai‘i Coral Reef Protection
The funds will help improve management of coral reef ecosystems, support enforcement and promote understanding of the key threats at priority sites.
Bill Seeks to Expedite Visas for Kids of Filipino WWII Veterans
Hawaii’s congressional leaders joined in introducing the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act to expedite the visa process for kids of Filipino WWII vets.
Big Island Makeup Election Challenged in Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
A lawsuit was filed in state Supreme Court today challenging the make-up election held on Friday, August 15, for two Hawaiʻi Island precincts that were closed on primary election day due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Iselle.
Updated Election Results: Puna Polls & 800 Uncounted
Key races remained unchanged after Friday night’s make-up election for two precincts on Hawaiʻi Island that were impacted by Tropical Cyclone Iselle, and the addition of 800 absentee ballots on Maui that were unaccounted for in Saturday’s Primary.
Special Election to Proceed as Planned in Pāhoa
The state Office of Elections will conduct a special election on Friday, Aug. 15, as planned to accommodate voters from two polling places that were unable to vote on Saturday because of Hurricane Iselle.
Hanabusa Files Lawsuit to Delay Special Election
Hanabusa is seeking a temporary restraining order to delay the special election planned for Friday at Keonepoko Elementary School, with the case scheduled to be heard before Judge Greg Nakamura at 10:30 a.m. today.
Special Election Friday in Puna Precincts Affected by Iselle
The votes could make a difference in the US Senate race where just 1,635 votes separate Brain Schatz from Colleen Hanabusa in the Democratic primary.
Hanabusa Recalls Furloughed Staff
Hanabusa said she recalled her staff following a unanimous vote in the House over the weekend in which House members approved of the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act.
Lights Out Amid Government Shutdown
Hawaiʻi leaders voiced concerns over a federal government shutdown as Congress failed to resolve differences relating to a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations beyond Monday’s midnight deadline.
Hawaiʻi Delegation Reaction to DC Naval Shooting
US Representative Colleen Hanabusa of Hawaiʻi, who serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement this morning saying her thoughts are with the victims and their families of what she called a “senseless act.”
Hanabusa Makes Run for US Senate Official
US Representative Colleen Hanabusa made her run for the US Senate seat official in an announcement on Thursday. She will face current US Senator Brian Schatz in the 2014 Democratic Primary.
Native Hawaiian Confirmed to Federal Judgeship
Watson becomes the sole native Hawaiian currently serving on the federal bench, and only the fourth in US history, according to Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation who commended the announced confirmation today.
US Senate Appointment to be Announced at 2 p.m.
Governor Neil Abercrombie this afternoon will announce his selection for the appointment to fill the US Senate seat left vacant by the passing of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye.
ANALYSIS: What Inouye’s Death Means for Hawaii
Hawaii stares down the prospect of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal spending that the late senator typically secured.
Ocean and Atmospheric Agency Funds UH Marine Projects
Hawaii’s congressional delegation announced the award of $2,275,356 to the University of Hawai’i for the conservation, protection and monitoring of Hawaii’s marine environment.
VIDEO: Waiohuli Community Center Ground Breaking
At the blessing event, Panasonic Corporation announced the donation of 30- Panasonic 220 watt Photovoltaic panels (6.6 kW) to offset the community centers energy requirements.