The Debrief: Freshmen lawmakers discuss progress made during their first legislative session
Rep. Rachele Lamosao and Sen. Brandon Elefante recently sat down with HNN on “The Debrief” to discuss the progress they made during their...
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- Jun 30
REPRESENTATIVES MATAYOSHI, KITAGAWA SPONSOR WINDWARD COMMUNITY GOING GREEN RECYCLING EVENT
Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi – On Saturday, July 1, Representatives Scot Z. Matayoshi and Lisa Kitagawa invite the public to participate in the...
- Jun 23
STATEMENT OF SPEAKER SAIKI REGARDING GOVERNOR'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO VETO
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – House Speaker Scott K. Saiki issued the following statement today in response to Governor Josh Green’s Notice of...
- Jun 23
KALIHI LAWMAKERS TO HOLD COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOP ON ALBIZIA TREES
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – To educate residents about albizia trees and improve safety in our communities, House Representative John M. Mizuno...
- Jun 23
STATEMENT OF REP. CEDRIC GATES REGARDING VIOLENCE AND SHOOTINGS IN LEEWARD COAST
Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi – Representative Cedric Gates (D-45 Wai‘anae, Mākaha) issued the following statement: "Throughout the past few months,...
- Jun 21
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BILLS TO INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, REDUCE HOMELESSNESS
HONOLULU, HI –Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed several bills that will expand access to affordable housing and provide much-needed...
- Jun 20
REP. LA CHICA RECOGNIZED AS DELEGATE FOR 2023 FILIPINO YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Hawaiʻi's own House Representative Trish La Chica has been selected as a delegate for the Filipino Young Leaders...
- Jun 19
REP. KILA ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING MĀʻILI SHOOTING
Māʻili, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila (D-44, Honokai Hale, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili) issued the following statement today: “The...
- Jun 16
The Debrief: Government Reform At The Hawaiʻi State Capitol
To break down ethics reform at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, state Sen. Karl Rhoads and state Rep. David Tarnas sat down with HNN’s “The...
- Jun 15
NEW WAIKŌLOA PUBLIC LIBRARY GETS BIG BOOST
HAWAIʻI COUNTY – Representative David A. Tarnas is happy to share that Governor Josh Green’s Administration has released $1.9 million in...
- Jun 9
PLAYBOOK FOR COMMUNITY-LED MANAGEMENT OF HAWAI‘I STATE PARKS UNVEILED
(HĀ‘ENA STATE PARK, KAUA‘I) – Following the signing of a bill by Governor Josh Green, M.D., facilitating the continued community-based...
- Jun 8
The Debrief: An inside look into Hawaiʻi’s 2023 legislative session
While the 2023 legislative session ended in May, the work hasn’t ended for state lawmakers who are hoping to move forward a variety of...
- Jun 5
REP. TAM ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DRUG OVERDOSE TRAGEDY IN WAIKĪKĪ
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Representative Adrian Tam (D-24, Waikīkī) issued the following statement today: “I extend my heartfelt condolences...
- Jun 1
SENATOR BUENAVENTURA AND REPRESENTATIVE TODD TO HOST TOWN HALL ABOUT 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Kea‘au, Hawaiʻi – Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura and Representative Chris Todd will be hosting a joint town hall meeting on June 3 in...
- May 31
DHHL WORKING GROUP TO CONVENE AND DISCUSS EXECUTION OF $600 MILLION IN FUNDS
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – On Thursday, the House’s ACT 279 Working Group will convene to discuss the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)...
- May 26
REP. NAKAMURA READS STORYBOOK TO KANUIKAPONO STUDENTS
Nakamura's visit inspires girls to pursue leadership opportunities Anahola, Kauaʻi – To celebrate students' civic participation in the...
- May 15
LAWMAKERS TO HOLD COMMUNITY TOWN HALL WITH GOVERNOR GREEN
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – ʻAiea and Pearl City legislators invite residents to attend a community town hall with Governor Josh Green. Attendees...
- May 15
REP. KILA ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING NĀNĀKULI INCIDENT INVOLVING KŪPUNA
Nānākuli, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila (D-44, Honokai Hale, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili) issued the following statement today: “The...
- May 10
REP. KILA'S STATEMENT REGARDING HPD’S CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL GAME ROOMS AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
Nānākuli, Hawaiʻi – Representative Darius K. Kila (D-44, Honokai Hale, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili) issued the following statement today: “I would...
- May 9
STATE AND CITY LEADERS SIGN UNIFIED STATEMENT ON RED HILL
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – In a historic show of solidarity, state and city leaders gathered at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Tuesday to sign a...
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