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Will Same-Day Voter Registration Law Fix Hawaii’s Poor Voter Turnout?

Lorin Eleni Gill,

On June 30, Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed legislation into law that will eventually allow same-day voter registration.

Trail Mix: Hawaii Political Candidates Step Up Ad Campaigns

Loren Moreno,

Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics. Here are our notes from this week, ending June 27.

HONOLULU Magazine Wins 11 Hawaii Society of Professional Journalists Awards

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

SPJ Award-winning stories covered everything from UH football to same-sex marriage.

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Is David Ige About to Oust Gov. Neil Abercrombie?

Loren Moreno,

Surprising results in recent polls raise questions about this race and polling methods.

Where to Watch Hawaii Political Candidates Debate On TV

Loren Moreno,

Hawaii candidates for Governor and the U.S. Senate will face off in primary debates on local TV.

Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii Keeps Oahu Tidy with Pop-Up Cleanups

Katrina Valcourt,

Almost 1,000 volunteers removed thousands of pounds of trash from a pop-up cleanup.

Trail Mix: Aiona Proposes Homeless Court, Tsutsui Pokes Fun at His Name

Loren Moreno,

Each week, HONOLULU Magazine’s political team compiles a mix of observations about Hawaii politics. Here are our notes from this week, ending June 20.