Trail Mix: Notes from the Hawaii Campaign Trail
These interesting bits are often not worth a full story, but we don’t want to keep them to ourselves, either. Here’s your Trail Mix for this week.
News Archive
14 Hawaii Candidates Running Unopposed — Want to Challenge Them?
How many candidates will win in Hawaii without a fight? It’s up to you.
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?
Reinventing Hawaii’s Round Top
For decades, Puu Ualakaa State Wayside was cared for by one man. Now, its management is changing hands, to a commercial tour company. What the shift means for one of Oahu’s most scenic parks.
Hawaii Political Races to Watch: Can State Sen. Clayton Hee Become the Next Lt. Governor?
The HONOLULU Magazine political team can now project the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor will go— from snooze fest to a race to watch.
How Does Political Public Opinion Polling Work in Hawaii?
A crash course in Hawaii political polling with Ward Research's Becki Ward.
Hawaii Already Seeing Effects of Climate Change
Less fresh water, more coastal erosion and degraded coral reefs are among the impacts climate change is already having on Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
CNN Calls Hawaii 'The State That Doesn't Vote,' But What If That Changed?
Getting Hawaii out of the registered voter basement.
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.
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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Long Reads
We sat down with former governor and current mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano to talk about rail, old guys and why your commute isn’t going to get any better, no matter who wins.
Environmentalists say “refusing” and “reusing” are much better than recycling. Here’s what you should know.