Hawaii Politics  Last updated: 05/08/2008 11:31:33 AM

"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."   Plato            Political Corruption In Hawaii?

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Politics in Hawaii: Is Something Broken? by Randall W. Roth, Honolulu Magazine, May 2008

It's All About the Akaka Bill-An Epic Tale of the Denial of People Power at Hawaii G.O.P. Headquarters by Eric Ryan, Hawaii Reporter, 4/14/2008

A Republican Legislature Would Be Better for Hawaii by Willes K. Lee, Hawaii Reporter, 1/11/2008

Big Island attorney calls for Lingle impeachment by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 10/12/2007

Money and politics-More disclosure sought for contributions to council members (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 9/29/2007

Hawaii politicians hesitant on ferry action by Derrick DePledge and Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/26/2007

Island Breath: Governor Lingle at the Crossroads by Juan Wilson, The Garden Island, 9/23/2007

Get Ready: 2008 Voters Will Vote to Authorize a Hawaii Constitutional Convention by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 9/18/2007

Flipping, ferry and jobless bills survive crossover Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/12/2007

A Better Kaua‘i: Let the sun shine by Walter Lewis, The Garden Island, 2/10/2007

Truth and Lies in Hawaii Politics-The Handling of Haraga's Departure as the Director of Transportation Raises Legitimate Concerns for the Public by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 12/21/2006

Talk suggests leadership change for the City Council by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/21/2006

Hawaii law for filling Senate vacancies needs to be fixed Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2006

General Election Results Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/9/2006

Your Guide To The 2006 General Election, Nov. 7 Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/29/2006

Voters can change city's ways by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/16/2006

The Final Vote Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/26/2006

Democratic Machine Pulls off Senate Victory for Akaka-Democrat Supporters Chanted '6 More Years!' for the 82-Year-old Incumbent; In Other Political News: Gerald Coffee Wins Republican Senate Primary and Party Will Select His Replacement Because He Fell Ill; former Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono Narrowly Beats State Senator Colleen Hanabusa in Second Congressional Race; Hirono Will Take on Republican Congressional Hopeful Bob Hogue This November by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/24/2006

Has Isle politics changed enough for Case to win? by Jerry Burris, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/22/2005

'Smear' against Case being reviewed-At issue is an e-mail that questions his wife's character by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/22/2006

Akaka vs Case on the Native Hawaiian Government Recognition Act-An Excerpt from the Aug. 31st PBS Forum  Hawaii Reporter, 9/19/2006

Race for the Hill-Your Guide To The 2006 Primary Election, September 23 Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/17/2006

Mass transit could decide Honolulu races by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/17/2006

This Election Season, Why Aren't Politicians Still Promoting the Akaka Bill? by Garry P. Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 7/28/2006

Broken Trust: Exploring the Rampant Political Corruption in Hawaii, Once at the Highest Levels of Government-Prominent Panel to Explore Bishop Estate Controversy; Lessons Learned; What the Public Still Doesn't Know; What the Future Holds Hawaii Reporter, 6/15/2006

Lingle, council talk transit-tax collection by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/14/2005

Aloha, Akaka-A serious challenge to Hawaii's octogenarian junior senator by John Fund, Wall Street Journal, 6/12/2006

Agreement needed quickly to make rail on time Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/11/2006

Mayor threatens court order-Hannemann tells the governor that the state needs to collect the new tax surcharge by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/10/2006

Mayor seeks answer on tax by Robbie Dingeman, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/10/2005

Measure's rejection could open senator's fresh political wound by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/9/2005

Mayor, governor argue over excise tax issue by Robbie Dingeman and Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/9/2005

Excise tax collection obligation in dispute-Hannemann and Lingle debate over funding responsibility by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/9/2006

Best and Worst of Hawaii's 2006 Political Conventions-The Most Fun, Predictable, Chaotic, Outrageous, Flamboyant, Colorful, Obscure Awards for the Launch of This Political Season by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 5/30/2006

Ethics charge against Chang-Hilo representative under fire for alleged land deal by Alan Schnepf, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 5/23/2006

Sunshine law may not go to task force by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/22/2006

Panel defers 'Sunshine Law' bill-The measure would have created a task force to review the open-government law by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/22/2006

Shine more light on governments at all levels Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/14/2006

Bill would create task force on sunshine law by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/14/2006

Warning: Hawaii Government Could Be Dangerous to Your Health-Popular Oahu Beach Closed Due to An Abundance of Human Feces in the Ocean; Hawaii Deserves Better Leadership by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 1/27/2006

Bucking the Old Boys-Ed Case Says Chance ‘Em, Makes a Run for Congress Despite Threats from Some of Hawaii’s Most Senior Politicians by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 1/20/2006

Case's bid for Senate shakes up Democrats by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/20/2006

Case to Challenge Akaka for His Senate Seat in 2006-The Move Will Be Highly Controversial in Some Democrat Circles Hawaii Reporter, 1/19/2006

Case to challenge Akaka for U.S. Senate seat by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/19/2006

Some Hawaii Democrats Angered By Case's Decision-Some Party Leaders Warned Congressman To Back Off Plans The HawaiiChannel.com, 1/19/2006

Hawaii State Legislature Opens to the Smell of Sweet Flowers, Delicious Food, and Sometimes Rotten Ideas by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 1/18/2006

Republicans call on public to boost legislative fight to cut taxes by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/18/2006

Senator says state should collect tax by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/18/2006

Major issues for new term appear clear Honolulu Advertiser, 1/18/2006

Council cleared in vote dispute-Hawaii County did not violate open-meeting rules, its attorney says by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2005

Contracting investigation unnecessary, mayor says by Gordon Y.K. Pang, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2005

2 more on Kauai sue for Council documents-The residents allege violation of the Sunshine Law by Tom Finnegan, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/11/2005

Hawaii's 'Pay to Play' System Already Showing Up in First Contract for Proposed Multi-Billion Dollar Honolulu Rail by Garry Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 12/5/2005

Congressman Neil Abercrombie - A Sad, Hollow Man by Grant Jones, Hawaii Reporter, 12/5/2005

Mayor chastises Djou over transit-The councilman is called an enemy of mass transit over his latest legal challenge by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/3/2005

Hawaii Congressman Lashes Out at Honolulu City Council Member Who Challenged City's Procurement Process-Was City's $10 Million Contract for a Study on Hawaii's Rail System Illegally Procured? Council Member Charles Djou Petitions Investigation by U.S. DOT; Subcontractors Petition State Procurement Board With Djou's Support to Determine Whether City Acted Illegally When Switching Subcontractors Without Explanation; Ousted Subcontractors Accuse Mayor of Political Favoritism, An Accusation the Mayor Denies, Asks Djou 'Where's the Beef?' by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 12/2/2005

City Allowing Back Room Dealing in Procurement Procedures by Kitty Lagareta, Hawaii Reporter, 12/1/2005

Council: No to exemption-Sunshine Law proposal downed (Hawaii) by Dave Smith, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 11/10/2005

Caught in the Act - The Final Episode (Or is It?)-City Prosecutor Successfully Convicts Michael Golojuch Jr. for Stealing Campaign Signs of Republican Rep. Mark Moses; His Mother Was Running for Public Office Against Moses at the Time by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 11/10/2005

Measure to exempt counties from Sunshine Law fails Honolulu Advertiser, 11/9/2005

Ethics complaint filed against lawmaker Say by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/8/2005

Maui still undecided on Sunshine Law exemption by Christie Wilson, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/2/2005

Exempting Council from sunshine law would blind public (Oahu) Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/31/2005

Council to mull sunset on the Sunshine Law (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 10/29/2005

Council members seek Sunshine Law exemption (Hawaii) by Tiffany Edwards, West Hawaii Today, 10/28/2005

County Councils Push for Cloud Over State Sunshine Law-Council Members in Favor of the Measure Say Law is Too Strict; Opponents Say Law Should Stay by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 10/26/2005

Lawsuit Filed Against Honolulu City Council to End Secret Meetings by Open Government and Journalists Groups, Hawaii Reporter, 10/19/2005

No easy way seen to oust Harbin by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/29/2005

Lingle Calls On Appointee To Resign-Democrats Say Situation Is Governor's Fault The Hawaii Channel, 9/28/2005

Harbin refuses gov, won’t resign-Gov. Lingle's chief of staff says the legislator lied by omission and now doubts whether she can work effectively by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/28/2005

Harbin should resign -- or be forced out Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/28/2005

New legislator refuses to resign by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2005

Lingle: Newly-appointed legislator should resign by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2005

Downtown Residents Critical Of Lingle, New Legislator-Rep. Harbin Owes $125,000 In State Taxes The HawaiiChannel.com, 9/23/2005

Lingle appointee will not heed calls to step down-Harbin says criticism over her party switch and unpaid taxes is mudslinging "politics" by Jaymes Song, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/23/2005

Full Disclosure?-Why Wasn't Newest State Legislator Bev Harbin Forthright About Her Tax Troubles Before Her Appointment by Gov. Lingle Was Confirmed? by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/22/2005

Caught in the Act - Part 2-City Prosecutor Files Theft Charges Against Michael Golojuch Jr. for Allegedly Stealing Campaign Signs of a Republican Incumbent Whom His Mother Carolyn Golojuch Was Running Against in 2004 Election by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 9/14/2005

Big Island politician is assailed on ethics by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/12/2005

Tanonaka, four others facing complaint from '02 campaign by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/8/2005

Arakaki under ethics scrutiny- Councilman accepted $22,300 in gifts by Jason Armstrong, West Hawaii Today, 8/24/2005

Criminal probe next for ex-senator by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/19/2005

Happy Birthday, Hawaii - Some of Us Still Remember by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 8/18/2005

                           Cartoon by John Pritchett

When Government Does Not Listen
by Don Newman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/27/2005

Lingle’s support within GOP is eroding by David Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/27/2005

Government Greed - By Raising Fees and Taxes in a Booming Economy, Government is Getting More Than Its Fair Share While Giving Taxpayers a Pay Cut by Robert Kessler, Hawaii Reporter, 7/21/2005

                         Cartoon by John Pritchett

Were Environmental Activists Fooled by 'Legacy Lands' Bill Into Making Hawaii Less 'Green?' by Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter, 7/18/2005

State Representative Hiraki Resigns KGMB9-Hawaii's Severe Weather Station,  Local News, 7/15/2005

Hiraki will resign from House Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/15/2005

Where Does Gov. Lingle Stand on Increasing Taxes - The Public Needs to Know by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 7/15/2005

Gov. Lingle goes to Washington Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2005

Governor's Administration Contradicting Itself on Tax Issue by Paul Smith, Hawaii Reporter, 7/11/2005

    Cartoon by John Pritchett

Governor Vetoes 28 Bills, But HB 1309 to Increase GET Tax by 12.5 Percent Not on the List by Governor's Office, Hawaii Reporter, 7/11/2005

Lawmakers Plan Special Session To Override Veto - Governor Expected To Veto Tax Bill  from the HawaiiChannel.com, 7/11/2005

Questions on Transit Abound, Answers Still Political by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter 7/10/2005

Kim considers running for gov as Democrat The Big Isle mayor won his current job in 2000 as a Republican by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/8/2005

Garcia out of chairman roles-Council members say that legislative goals will not change after reorganization by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/8/2005

House Republicans choose Finnegan as minority leader by Derrick DePledge, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/1/2005

Sam Aiona among new GOP leaders Honolulu Advertiser, 5/16/2005

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