LoPresti apologizes for removing Maluafiti campaign materials
In a statement emailed to The Independent, the Senatorial candidate says he returned the materials later, but has no excuse for his behavior.
Hawaii Independent founder, publisher announces council candidacy
Ikaika Hussey enters the race for Honolulu City Council in the 6th District.
Ige responds to challenge from Rep. Hanabusa, touts record of putting “hard work” over politics
The governor claims to have eliminated favoritism and pay-to-play cronyism in state government.
Of course the GOP won’t seat Jones until next year
The petty, partisan and blatantly hypocritical move to try and save Trump's tax plan by blocking the will of the Alabama voters should come as no surprise.
Gabbard will face Congressional challenger in 2018
Her challenger is also a woman leader with a military background and a strong environmental track record.
Voting for change
Dave Mulinix explains why he broke state law to cast his electoral vote for Bernie Sanders.
Hawaiʻi veteran’s center to host Trump rally despite his condemnation from Gold Star family
“I think I’ve made a lot of sacrifices. I work very, very hard. I’ve created thousands and thousands of jobs, tens of thousands of jobs, built great structures. I’ve had tremendous success. I think I’ve done a lot.”
Democratic Party newcomers organize anti-TPP protest during Obama’s Honolulu appearance
The protest is being organized by Bernie Sanders delegates who first met at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last month.
TPP fast track passes Senate, but the fight is far from over
If progressives can push all the democratic presidential candidates to oppose the TPP, including Hillary Clinton, it could go a long way in flipping more Congressional democrats from yes to no.
Hanabusa proposes Pohakuloa expansion as practitioners sue over military abuse there
The congresswoman's introduction of a bill that would expand the Pōhakuloa Training Area ignores Native Hawaiian and environmental concerns in pursuit of defense industry dollars.