Former U.S. Representative and Hawaii State Senate President running for Honolulu Mayor in 2020. Waiʻanae roots, UH alum, Attorney, Frannie and Liʻi’s mom.
It’s official …Former U.S. Rep. @ColleenHanabusa endorses @RBlangiardi for #HNLMayor2020 over her fellow Democrat, @KeithAmemiya. Hanabusa finished third in the Aug. 8 primary to the two first-time candidates. #cchnl https://t.co/gku29Xsu1g
"I am assured that his business experience and strong personality will help him to take command of the difficult situation ahead of us even though he lacks prior government service. Make no mistake. There will be a learning curve, but Rick is smart..."
”In the end, @ilind voted for @ColleenHanabusa . She’s been around, built a record in the legislature, stayed out of the danger zone when she went off to Washington.” https://t.co/ZOFQk0dzW9
Hours of testimony and discussion today led the BOE to drop a department proposal to suspend approximately $30 million in differentials for special education classroom teachers, Hawaiian language immersion educators, and educators at hard-to-staff schools. https://t.co/TVsR0FU7xr
BREAKING: record numbers today and another death reported. 55 #COVID19 cases: 50 on Oahu, 3 on the Big Island & 2 on Maui. Previous high was 42 cases on July 11. Statewide we're at almost 1500 cases, about 1120 of those recovered, about 160 required hospitalization. 26 deaths.
Douglas has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Thursday with wind speeds of 120 mph.
"The Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Douglas," the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
The storm is over 1,000 miles east-southeast of #Hilo, #Hawaii,
Did you receive your ballot in the mail yet? After you're done filling it out, you can drop off your ballot in a heavy-duty drop box at one of eight locations across #Oahu.
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🎥: Jamm Aquino #hinews
I am sad to learn of the passing of my friend and congressional colleague, John Lewis, today at the age of 80. John served more than three decades in the U.S. Congress and was perhaps best known as a civil-rights icon. My deepest condolences to John's family.
Recovery for Honolulu needs to be done in two different approaches. The first-find ways to stabilize our economy. Second-stimulate the economy with an infusion of capital. Then find opportunities to diversify our economy and control our own economic future.
HSTA has reached a resolution with Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto on distancing of students in classrooms and face-covering requirements. Our bargaining team met with HIDOE leadership Friday and through the weekend to come to this agreement. https://t.co/x1bOnXnWqJ