The ballot measure would allow a candidate who wins a seat in the primary to take office early when there is a vacancy.

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Hawaii adopted a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature the power to restrict marriage to opposite-sex couples after it received a clear majority in the election.

SOCIAL MEDIA VIA REUTERS An undated selfie shows Ryan W. Routh, a suspect identified by news organizations, as the FBI investigates what they said was an apparent assassination attempt in Florida on Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump,

"If done right, we can build a clean energy future, reduce energy costs, reduce pollution, create jobs and diversify Hawaii’s economy."

The following came from Ikaika Hussey, Democratic candidate for state House District 29, which covers Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley and a portion of Kalihi. His opponent is Republican Carole Kaapu. Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot.

"As a member of the House Finance Committee, I am really proud of the work that we accomplished with the income tax cut."

Trump was golfing at the time, the man was spotted several holes ahead of Trump. This is possibly the second assassination attempt on the ex-prez this election. He was previously shot at his rally at Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.

Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.

The Hawaii County Cost of Government Commission is a volunteer body with a sweeping mandate to find ways to make government more efficient and effective. To that end, the most recent commission proposed changes in its own operations that will be on the Big Island ballot this year.

Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.