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From trucking to technocrat: How did former Maui official Keith Regan land in state’s second-highest post?

The 54-year-old said his passion is public service, but he does not plan to run for the permanent lieutenant governor post in Hawai’i, saying he is more of an operations guy than a politician.

Governor names Keith Regan as Acting Lieutenant Governor for Hawaiʻi

Gov. Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services, to serve as acting lieutenant governor for the state of Hawaiʻi, effective immediately, following Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to take a leave of absence.

Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will not seek re-election

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announced today that she will not seek re-election to a second term. In a statement, Luke said, “This weekend, after a long discussion with my family and close friends, I decided not to seek re-election to a second term as Lieutenant Governor.”

Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor

“This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi,” Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi.

University of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly endorses Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor 

Based on Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s recent public disclosures on her campaign contributions, UHPA reaffirmed their endorsement, noting there is nothing to warrant rescinding this endorsement.

Hawaiʻi launches online portal for requesting apostilles and certifications

A new online portal streamlining the process for requesting apostilles and certifications, or official seals that authenticate documents for use in foreign countries, has been launched by the State ofHawai‘i, per an announcement this week.

Lt. Governor Josh Green to Speak at Maui Nonprofit Directors Meeting

Hawaiʻi Lieutenant Governor Josh Green will be the keynote speaker at the Maui Nonprofit Directors Annual Meeting and Leadership Awards on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. 

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Seeks Legal Opinion on Gun Law

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Doug Chin is requesting a legal opinion to clarify the authority of county police chiefs to issue licenses permitting unconcealed firearms…

Chin to Succeed Tsutsui as Lieutenant Governor of Hawai‘i

Democratic candidate Doug Chin today has announced he will succeed Shan Tsutsui of Maui as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Hawaiʻi.

Maui Middle School Athletics Pilot Initiative Kicks-Off with Volleyball

Phase 2 of the State’s REACH initiative, a Maui Middle School Athletics Pilot program, kicked-off on Saturday with boys and girls volleyball at the Baldwin High School gym.