‘Hale Koa hates Hawaiians!’ Protesters say hotel is misusing their culture

The group told Hawaii News Now that the luau at the Hale Koa Hotel is offensive to them because the event begins and ends ...
Big Island Now

District 5 candidates for Hawaiʻi County Council bring distinct knowledge, experiences to race

With Hawaiʻi County Council Member Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, five political newcomers are competing for the open seat representing the Upper Puna ...
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Tommy Waters appeals judge’s election eligibility ruling

Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters has appealed a judge’s ruling last week that he was ineligible to run for a third ...

Tommy Waters disqualified from Honolulu City Council District IV race

The ruling could still be subject to appellate review. Unless another court order changes the process, the District IV ...

City Clerk says Waters ‘ineligible’ for re-election: What voters should know

On Saturday, Aug. 1, the Honolulu Elections Division sent out an announcement confirming that Waters could not be re-elected ...
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Tommy Waters appeals judge’s decision declaring him ineligible to run for reelection

Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters has appealed a judge’s ruling this week that he was ineligble to run for a third term in the Aug. 8 primary election because of city term limits.