Hawaii special-election rules give GOP hope
The Hill - Tue Dec 15, 7:22 am ETRepublicans are hopeful that Hawaii’s special election rules will give them an opportunity to pick up Rep. Neil Abercrombie’s seat. Read more...
Hawaii Elections
42 Stories, most recent news story added Fri Dec 11, 4:18 pm ET
News Stories
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Chairman Of State Elections Commission Resigns
KITV Honolulu - Wed Dec 2, 12:11 am ETThe man in charge of Hawaii's state elections suddenly resigned Tuesday.
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Religious right is flexing
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Mon Nov 30, 6:43 am ETIn the last 50 years, religious conservatives have scored few victories in Hawaii. They did manage to oust a half-dozen pro-gay marriage lawmakers and lead a successful drive for a constitutional amendment to reject same-sex marriages a decade ago.
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Hawaiian royals honor Santa Cruz surfing history
Santa Cruz Sentinel - Wed Nov 25, 4:48 am ETSANTA CRUZ -- Take that, Huntington Beach. The royal family of Hawaii boosted Santa Cruz's claim as the real Surf City, giving the city a bronze plaque honoring the three island princes who introduced surfing to the mainland when they first paddled out at the San Lorenzo River mouth in 1885.
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Hawaii lands coveted APEC meeting with concerted effort
Honolulu Advertiser - Sun Nov 22, 11:57 am ETHonolulu's bid to host the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting, featuring President Obama and 18 other heads of state, began with a phone call to state tourism liaison Marsha Wienert from a former U.S. ambassador to APEC with local ties.
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New tax law changes affect local businesses
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Sun Nov 22, 6:36 am ETA few new state laws should be considered as Hawaii business owners and investors begin doing their taxes.
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle Announces Board of Director Election Results
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Fri Nov 20, 7:14 pm ETSEATTLE----The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle today announced the results of its recent Board of Directors elections for member directors in Alaska, Hawaii, and Utah and for two independent director positions.
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Hamakua land goes on the block
Hawaii Tribune-Herald - Thu Nov 19, 3:38 pm ETThe County Council voted 6-3 Wednesday to approve Mayor Billy Kenoi's controversial proposal to attempt to sell 737 acres of Hawaii County land to help pay for government operations.
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Local rule on big land decisions unlikely
Hawaii Tribune-Herald - Thu Nov 19, 3:37 pm ETThe Hawaii County Council wants to abolish the state Land Use Commission so county governments will have full oversight over big developments.
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Hawaii GOP fielding only 1 lieutenant governor hopeful so far
KPUA AM 670 Hilo - Mon Nov 16, 9:49 am ETHONOLULU (AP) — Only one Republican is running for lieutenant governor in Hawaii next year while a handful of Democrats are actively campaigning for their party's nomination.
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Abercrombie to Retire Early From House
CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News - Fri Dec 11, 4:18 pm ETRep. Neil Abercrombie announced to his supporters Friday that he will leave Congress before his term ends to focus on his bid for governor of Hawaii.
Local Stories
Hawaii's Rep. Abercrombie says he'll resign seat after key votes
Honolulu Advertiser - Mon Dec 14, 7:11 am ETAbercrombie will quit Congress to focus on Hawaii governor race
Honolulu Advertiser - Sat Dec 12, 7:26 pm ETNewswatch
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Mon Dec 14, 6:38 am ETIsles to gain $387M in funding
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Mon Dec 14, 6:39 am ETDonations flow in from beneficiaries of earmark funds
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Sun Dec 13, 6:38 am ETHawaii's financial crisis may cause problems for special election
KHNL News 8 Honolulu - Fri Dec 11, 10:34 pm ETGetting ready for the Obamas
Honolulu Advertiser - Sat Dec 12, 7:25 pm ETAbercrombie's resignation raises questions
KHNL News 8 Honolulu - Sat Dec 12, 3:48 am ETCandidates tossing hat in early, too
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Sat Dec 12, 6:38 am ETState proposes major revision of election rules
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Thu Dec 10, 6:52 am ET
