3 New Laws You Need to Know in 2015
How three new laws may affect you or someone you know.
Treena Shapiro
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11 Things to Expect from Governor David Ige
Hawai‘iʻs eighth governor since statehood starts his new gig.
Everything You Need to Know to Cast Your Hawai‘i Ballot Today
If you haven’t voted yet, here’s what you need to know.
A Record Year for Hawai‘i Libertarian Candidates
Third-largest party in the U.S. yet to win elective office in Hawai‘i.
Hawaii Races to Watch: Two Attorneys Face Off in City Council District 4 (East Honolulu-Waikiki-Ala Moana)
Meet City Council 4 candidates Tommy Waters and Trevor Ozawa. They will face off in the Nov. 4 general election.
Storm-tossed Puna Voters Get to Vote for Controversial State Rep. Faye Hanohano
Two polling places closed by Tropical Storm Iselle get chance to makeup election. Will they vote for the outspoken Hanohano?
Do Endorsements Hurt or Help Hawaii Political Candidates?
How relevant are endorsements?
Hawaii Political Fashion: Abercrombie vs. Ige
Forget substance vs. style. It’s all about the right shirt and hair.
Hawaii Democratic Candidates for Governor Sharpen Debate
The incumbent governor and leading state senate challenger met twice, more sparks the second time.
Should Non-Hawaiians Vote in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Elections?
Primary election to include OHA races for the first time.
Hawaii Political Candidates More Social Media Savvy
Candidates can’t stop waving signs and kissing babies but they need to respond to those social media follower requests.
Is Hawaii’s Sex Ed Curriculum ‘Pono Choices’ Dead?
Should Pono Choices influence our choices in the voting booth?
Schatz vs. Hanabusa: Why is Hawaii’s U.S. Senate Race So Special?
The Hawaii U.S. Senate race is more special than you might think.
Maybe Some Hawaii People Shouldn't Vote?
HONOLULU hits the streets to find out how people REALLY pick their candidates.
Who Wants to Be Hawaii’s No. 2 Politician?
The Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor draws powerful senator, former TV reporter and the guy who’s got the job.
What Else Does Your Hawaii Lawmaker Do For a Living?
Hawaii’s part-time legislators find a diverse set of other occupations.
New Online Data Tools Changing the Way Hawaii’s Public School Students Learn
New tech tools are allowing teachers to tailor their lesson plans to individual students more than ever.
Hawaii’s Resign-to-Run Law: Why Some Candidates Must Resign, But Others Don’t
So why do some candidates have to resign to run?
CNN Calls Hawaii 'The State That Doesn't Vote,' But What If That Changed?
Getting Hawaii out of the registered voter basement.
Raising Hawaii's Minimum Wage and Making Kindergarten Mandatory — What Else Did Hawaii Legislators Do for You?
Here are some top accomplishments of the 2014 Legislature.
Is Same-Day Voter Registration in Hawaii on its Way?
A proposal in the Hawaii state Legislature would allow for same-day voter registration.
Your Vote Counts, Hawaii
So, are you registered?
Should You Vote in Person, on Election Day or by Mail?
Tips to get you to the polls on time, or even earlier.
What is it like to live in a historic Hawaii home?
Homes on the Historic Register are beautiful relics of an older Hawaii, but what are they like to actually live in?
Oahu's most expensive homes
It’s no secret that Honolulu is one of the most expensive cities to live in, but what kind of home could you live in if money was no object?
Sales by neighborhood: July 2013
Low inventory kept Oahu home resales brisk in July, particularly in some of the most popular neighborhoods.
The Collection sales start strong
If you didn’t check out The Collection in Kakaako when sales opened on Saturday, you’ll have another chance today.
New homes factor into economic projections
While the Honolulu real estate market has been on an upswing through the summer months, the latest report from UH economists indicates the market had an uneven start to the year.
Open house of the week: Lanikea at Waikiki
The marketing video for this week’s open house of the week got my attention.
Number crunching: July 2013
Strong sales of Oahu homes continued through July, according to the latest market figures from the Honolulu Board of Realtors.
Luxurious Tuscan home on Lanikai Beach
At $6.9 million, realtor Annie Kwok’s new listing on Lanikai Beach is the lowest priced home on that particular stretch of Kailua shoreline.
Open house of the week: Queen Emma Gardens
I’ve always been drawn to Queen Emma Gardens for its large expanse of lawn in a largely concrete neighborhood, as well as for unique touches like its tea house party rooms.
Parking for a price
Three of my least favorite words in real estate listings are “street parking only.”
Should Kakaako have a school?
It’s a legitimate concern when you consider that hundreds of families could be moving into the area if the condominium and workforce housing plans come to pass.
Esplanade offers resort-like amenities
There aren’t very many condo units for sale at the Esplanade in Hawaii Kai, so when realtor Vicki Yu heard about #22N, she initially considered buying it for herself instead of listing it.
Open house of the week: Eden in Kaneohe
The Haiku Woods town home community is just up the road from Windward Mall, near the base of the Koolau Mountain range.
App brings real estate listings to your fingertips
Almost immediately after launching it, I could see two properties for sale within walking distance.
Two-bedrooms: $1,500 and under
Aside from student housing and low-income rentals, there's one three-bedroom for $1,500.
The Pinnacle Honolulu's 24th floor
Jacob Coash of Sachi Hawaii alerted me to a new listing at the Pinnacle, which they’re calling, “Manhattan-style Opulence in Paradise.”
Open house of the week: University
University of Hawaii classes resume in just over a month, so this week’s open house is an apartment on University Avenue.
