KHON2 hosts the Hawaii Island Mayoral Debate at the Native Hawaiian Convention. The 30-minute debate focus is the key issues for the island, with candidates sharing their plans to protect the people,

With a new speaker expected soon, both the state House and Senate can change how business is conducted to create more transparency.

Mahalo to candidate P.M. Azinga for joining us at this pop-up to talk about key issues in this area. Shirley Templo did not respond to our invitation to participate.

WAIKOLOA—Hawaii island Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda shared their policy platforms Thursday at a Hawaii Island Mayoral Debate in advance of the marquee contest in the state’s coming general election.

Georgia’s Republican-controlled election board voted on Friday to require a labor-intensive hand count of potentially millions of ballots in November, a move voting rights advocates say could cause delays,

Georgia’s Republican-controlled election board voted today to require a labor-intensive hand count of potentially millions of ballots in November, a move voting rights advocates say could cause delays,

Election day is fewer than 50 days away, and early voting is getting underway in three states. Select whether each of the following should be a major factor, minor factor, or not a factor in college admissions.

Mahalo to candidate Cedric Gates for joining us at this pop-up to talk about key issues in this area. Samantha DeCorte declined our invitation to participate.

Mayor Mitch Roth opposes the charter change, saying it wouldn't allow enough time to search for the best department heads.

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