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Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi honors Big Island Sen. Lorraine Inouye; recognizes Sen. Troy Hashimoto of Maui as ‘Chamber Champion’
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye, whose district includes Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou and Pepeʻekeo, was honored June 26 with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi’s Impact Gala: Advocacy Awards and Highlights.
Hirono, Hawaiʻi businesses bring aloha spirit to Capitol Hill for 10th annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill
US Sen. Mazie Hirono welcomed more than 200 representatives from over 90 Hawaiʻi businesses and nonprofits to Washington, D.C., this week for the 10th annual “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” — a showcase of local commerce, culture and the aloha spirit on Capitol Hill. The event is a partnership between Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce […]
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.
Maui senators weigh in on leadership roles for 2026 session
Maui County’s three-member delegation to the Hawaiʻi State Senate says its assigned leadership and committee roles position them to advocate effectively for wildfire recovery and resources during what is expected to be a financially difficult legislative session.
Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group holds inaugural meeting
The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group comprised of experts in native Hawaiian law, indigenous intellectual property, and cultural practitioners held its first meeting at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Monday.
House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support
House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.
State Legislature opens session with return of public and Hawaiian culture
For nearly three years, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Hawaiʻi State House and Senate to operate solemnly online, but Wednesday the public was back and the mood was festive.
Senate President Urged Public to Practice ‘Social Distancing’
Kouchi backs governorʻs plea to visitors to reschedule visits.
Senate President, VP Support Closure of Public Schools
“Extending spring break is a precaution that we need to take.”
State Legislature Protects Watersheds with Funding
An estimated $6.5 million in Capital Improvement Project funding was authorized by the Hawai‘i Legislature for fiscal year 2019, including three critical projects on Kaua‘i that will protect approximately 4,000 acres of priority watersheds through fencing.