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7 Things We Didn’t Expect from the 2018 Hawaiʻi Election Deadline

Robbie Dingeman,

Former Rep. Ed Case joins the race for Congress; and a lawmaker briefly goes shirtless to help a friend

Why Do So Many Local Politicians Want to Be Hawai‘i’s Lieutenant Governor?

Robbie Dingeman,

Many people run for the get-no-respect no. 2 job. Here’s why.

Sen Akaka Lying In State Casket Croxford

Live Blog: Hawai‘i Memorial Service for the Late U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka

Robbie Dingeman, Diane Lee,

Our blog covering the services for the late Senator Daniel Akaka.

U S Senator Daniel Akaka Hawaii State Capitol

What to Expect for the 24-Hour Services Honoring the Late U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka

Robbie Dingeman,

Some tips for thousands expected to pay their respects at State Capitol and Kawaiaha’o Church. Plus, find out the schedule of services and where to park.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of the Late U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka

Robbie Dingeman,

Sharing stories of how Daniel Kahikina Akaka, educator, native Hawaiian advocate and longtime U.S. Senator, made a difference.

Remembering Daniel Akaka, Hawai‘i’s Longtime U.S. Senator

Robbie Dingeman,

We share some personal stories that made the first Native Hawaiian U.S. Senator stand out as someone whose life was guided by aloha.

Veteran Hawai‘i Lawmaker Mazie Hirono is Officially Running for U.S. Senate

Robbie Dingeman,

Hirono, who has been vocal about her opposition to President Donald Trump, is seeking re-election for a second term.

Did Tulsi Gabbard’s National Ambitions Just Suffer a Political Hit?

Don Wallace,

A “New Yorker” magazine profile raises questions about a circumstantial relationship with controversial spiritual mentor Chris Butler—but also spurs charges of religious intolerance.

7@7: Hawai‘i State Rep. Chris Lee Gets Real About One Question He Hates Answering

Stacey Makiya,

We caught up with the ‘Iolani alum in between work trips and community events, and learned about a crazy ex encounter, his love for Mickey D’s and how he used to spend his Friday nights.

Quote Unquote: Why Hawai‘i Rep. Beth Fukumoto Left the State GOP

Robbie Dingeman,

As a millennial Republican woman representing Mililani and Mililani Mauka since 2012, Rep. Beth Fukumoto, 34, made headlines. But the youngest person to serve as Hawai‘i’s House Minority Leader felt increasingly isolated from her colleagues, alienated by the remarks of President Donald Trump and in March announced she was leaving the state GOP.