First Time Running for Office in Hawaii? You’ll Need a Candidate Toolkit
Here are some essentials to stock in your candidate toolkit, recommended by political insiders.
News Archive
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve $40M to Keep Turtle Bay Land From Development
Hawaii lawmakers agreed to spend $40 million for the Turtle Bay land's preservation.
Editor's Page: Getting It Right
This month, thank a teacher who inspired you.
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.
Unsolicited Advice: No More Aloha
A few months ago, two Oahu crosswalks made headlines when a mystery graffiti writer added eight white lines to each of them, spelling out the word “ALOHA.”
Thank a Hawaii Teacher for National Teacher Appreciation Week
Take a moment to thank your favorite teacher.
Is Same-Day Voter Registration in Hawaii on its Way?
A proposal in the Hawaii state Legislature would allow for same-day voter registration.
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Wild 2014 Hawaii Election Predictions
With the primary—and general—election still months away, we thought we’d chat up some local political pundits to get their big Campaign 2014 predictions.
Former Mayor Mufi Hannemann Running for Hawaii Governor as Independent
Today former Mayor Mufi Hannemann declared he will run as the candidate for the newly created Hawaii Independent Party.
Your Vote Counts, Hawaii
So, are you registered?
Unavoidable for Comment
We take a look at political folks frequently found in the media spotlight—very frequently.
Welcome to HONOLULU's Politics Blog
Introducing our Politics Blog. This is HONOLULU Magazine’s first deep dive into continuing political coverage.
11 Do's and Don'ts of Political Sign Waving
Hawaii politicos, campaign veterans and even a homegrown etiquette expert share what sign wavers should—and shouldn’t—do when they’re out on the streets.
4 Hawaii Political Races to Watch in 2014
Campaign 2014 is still taking shape, but a few hotly contested races are already lighting up our radar.
Long Reads
Disappearing Diamond Head, a historic fire in Chinatown and mule-drawn trolleys. We look back ... and forward at Honolulu.
In the year of the rooster, O‘ahu’s most authentic and vibrant neighborhood seems poised to preen, thanks to hip restaurants, hot boutiques and a tenacious arts and entertainment scene.