Hawaii Free Press

Full Text: Hawaii Democrats' Lawsuit Demanding Closed Primary

Robert Thomas — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:03:00 GMT

Here are the Complaint and the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Preliminary Injunction, filed yesterday....

Republicans: Our Primary Will Remain 'Open' as Hawaii Democratic Party Sues for Closed Primary

News Release — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

to ensure Democrats are elected at the primary stage by ONLY their fellow Democrats....

Report: Espero Expects to Announce Congressional Candidacy

Selected News Articles — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:00 GMT

“I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from people throughout the district, urging me to run for Congress" -- Sen Wil Espero

Hawaii County Democratic Convention This Weekend

News Release — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:40:00 GMT

The Hawaii County Democratic Party convention – set for May 18 and May 19 at Kilauea Military Camp ....

Senate Democrats Tout Achievements

News Release — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:48:00 GMT

...a paradigm shift in the approach taken to complete the work of the legislative session....

Oahu Democrats to Elect New Leadership Today

News Release — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:34:00 GMT

...delegates will be electing a new county chair after a long tenure by former chairperson, Tony Gill....

Hanabusa Campaign: "Party-Fracturing Racial Politics"

News Release — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:44:00 GMT

"She understands Hawaii’s role as...the multi-cultural model for a rapidly changing America."

Abercrombie Launchers Reelection Campaign, Appoints Crony Committee

News Release — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:13:00 GMT

He noted there were some who did not agree with his decisions and opposed the moves....

Dozens of Crony Capitalist Donors Switch from Hanabusa to Schatz

Selected News Articles — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:52:00 GMT

Schatz received first-quarter donations from at least 96 individuals who also gave to Hanabusa in 2009 or 2010....

Hawaii Senate Race Stokes Obama, Clinton Rift

Selected News Articles — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:06:00 GMT

Hanabusa, who was then the state Senate president, served as Clinton’s state spokeswoman....

WaPo: "Another race-tinted showdown in Hawaii"

Selected News Articles — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:27:00 GMT

... The Hawaii Democratic Party has a long history of primaries split along racial lines ....

Stanley Chang Running for CD1?

Andrew Walden — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:50:00 GMT

Dan Inouye was barely in the grave when Honolulu Councilmember Stanley Chang signed Federal Election Commission documents....

Sources: Hanabusa to enter Senate race today, Dems Will Give no Money to Schatz

Selected News Articles — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:55:00 GMT

... a “really tough decision,” because she was angrier at Abercrombie ....

Hanabusa, DSCC Discuss Challenging Schatz

Selected News Articles — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:36:00 GMT

“Chances are pretty good that she won’t stay in her current job.”

Democratic Party Will File Legal Challenge Over Hawaii's Primary Election Laws

News Release — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:19:00 GMT

The Democratic Party of Hawaii will file a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to seek an injunction against the state of Hawaii over its primary election laws....

To Encourage Hanabusa to Run Against Abercrombie, Trade Unions Endorse Schatz

Selected News Articles — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:47:00 GMT

“We’re trying to push her to run against the governor.”

SJR12: Schatz, Hirono Tinker with Hawaiian Homelands Blood Quantum

Andrew Walden — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:24:00 GMT

...blood quantum disputes have been a feature of internal politics within the Department of Hawaiian Homelands....

Preemptive Strike: UHPA Endorses Schatz

News Release — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:27:00 GMT

... the early endorsement was the result of unprecedented changes in Congress with the retirement of Sen. Daniel Akaka and the passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye, and the need for a fresh perspective ....

How Liberals Live

NCPA — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:20:00 GMT

The Democratic Party has two reliable groups of adherents: the rich and the poor...Both groups have little use for the middle class....

Gays Threaten Expulsion of 11 Democrat Legislators

News Release — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:50:00 GMT

If upheld the sentencing that is available to the committees range from censure to reprimand to expulsion from the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i....

KOS: Hanabusa Underperformed Obama the Most for any Incumbent in USA

Selected News Articles — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:22:00 GMT

...Colleen Hanabusa underperformed Obama by the most of any incumbent in the nation....

Dojo Mystic Ousted From City Administration

AtomicMonkey — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:34:00 GMT

Following an article in Hawaii Free Press, Honolulu’s stodgy and turgid media establishment slowing began to acknowledge the story....

Caldwell Secretly Appoints ‘Chief of Staff’--Convicted Criminal Harry Mattson

Andrew Walden — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:10:00 GMT

Mugshot: Caldwell's Chief of Staff

The Legislature and the Death of Big Ideas

Rep Charles Djou — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:01:00 GMT

In both percentage and numerical terms, the Hawaii Legislature has fewer Republicans in its ranks than non-communists in communist China’s National People’s Congress....

Maui Dems Refuse to Release Names of House District 9 Nominees

News Release — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:16:00 GMT

The Maui County Democratic Party is following state party guidelines which does (sic) not allow the selected names to be publicly released ....

Senate Dems Unveil 2013 Legislative Priorities

News Release — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:54:00 GMT

"The Senate Majority will draw upon the recommendations of the Senate Special Committee on Accountability for the improvement of the operational and financial management of the University of Hawai’i"

Schatz Names Political Operative Andy Winer Chief of Staff

News Release — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:46:00 GMT

"The headline could have been Schatz Launches Re-election Campaign, Puts Campaign Manager on Congressional Payroll.”

Bad Blood May Mean Primaries for Hawaii Democrats

Selected News Articles — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:29:00 GMT

“There is buzz that folks are going to get primaried, there’s no question about that.”

Governor Appoints Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran to State Senate

News Release — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:44:00 GMT

Previously appointed to the House in January 2009 to complete the unexpired term of the late Bob Nakasone....

Ruff Times: Tsutsui to Challenge Abercrombie in 2014?

Video — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:16:00 GMT

Uncle Sam and Kanoho have a talk about the future....

Back Room Deal? Democrats, Union Boss Refuse to Identify 3 Nominees for Senate Opening

News Release — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:40:00 GMT

Applicants include Nicanor E. Casumpang, Jr., Loretta Giannotti, Robert George Hill III, Natalie A. Kama, Gilbert Samuel Coloma Keith-Agaran, Clifford R. Libed, and Mary D. Wagner.

"Impeach Abercrombie"

Selected News Articles — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:24:00 GMT

Angry comments were plastered on Abercrombie's Facebook page following the announcement of his decision Wednesday, with some predicting he would be a one-term governor....

Shan Tsutsui Accepts Lt Governor Position, Not Moving to Oahu

News Release — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:56:00 GMT

Plans are underway to establish an additional Office of the Lt. Governor on Maui....

Hubris Online: Abercrombie’s Head Scratcher Not Logical, Must be Personal

Selected News Articles — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:38:00 GMT

“This does not make any logical/political sense, so therefore it must be personal.” --Washington Post

Inouye Staff Offer Dead Fish, Tell Schatz ‘Good Luck’

Selected News Articles — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 02:39:00 GMT

Inouye's chief of staff, Jennifer Sabas, says despite the disappointment, Inouye's office wishes Schatz "the best of luck."

Is Abercrombie Vitousek?

Andrew Walden — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:29:00 GMT

The fight between Hanabusa and Hirono over Inouye’s seat is the latest flare-up of the battle between old-boys and progressives within the Democratic Party....

List of Potential Senate Candidates is also List of Potential Special Election Candidates

Selected News Articles — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:06:00 GMT

If Hanabusa is appointed senator, you can take the names of most of the folks listed above as possible candidates in the special election ....

Hanabusa will apply for Senate vacancy, Case Considers Special Election Run

Selected News Articles — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:08:00 GMT

“…we’re electing our next senator-for-life in this process….”

Democrats Pretend to Open Selection Process

News Release — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:58:00 GMT

... Coordinating committee will vet applicants for “good standing” qualification ....

Inouye wanted Hanabusa to succeed him in U.S. Senate

Selected News Articles — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:28:00 GMT

Boylan said the letter is Abercrombie's to release. But he confirmed it was Inouye's "last wish" for Hanabusa to succeed him.

Thielen: Say Organized with Republicans, Too

Rep Cynthia Thielen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:14:00 GMT

“This isn’t the first time that a Democratic majority faction has organized with the Republicans; some people are just more honest and transparent about it. It is time to govern and stop politicking.”

Pierre Omidyar: The Secret Empire of a Resort Developer

Andrew Walden — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:06:00 GMT

“You may have noticed, I do like to fly under the radar.” -- Pierre Omidyar, 2009

Video: South Park Ridicules Kauai Malihini

Video — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:34:00 GMT

One of the subplots of the South Park episode is about residents of Kaua'i claiming to be natives of Hawaii when they're just longtime residents who got there before the more recent tourists, whom they despise....

Workshops: Discover the Public's Power in the Legislative Process

News Release — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:50:00 GMT

Kauai - Between November 15 and November 21, the Public Access Room (the “PAR”) will conduct a series of free neighborhood workshops entitled, “We the Powerful!”

Hanalei vs Omidyar: Update

Selected News Articles — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:46:00 GMT

At the request of the Hanalei to Haena Community Association, Pierre Omidyar's resort development team from his Ohana Real Estate Investors LLC (OREI) will make a public presentation at 6:00 pm at the Hanalei School Cafeteria on Tuesday, November 13, 2012....

Kauai Chief: Valenciano's Decision Likely to be Appealed and Overturned

Selected News Articles — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:27:00 GMT

After review by some of the most respected legal minds in the state, the ruling by Judge Valenciano has a high probability of being appealed and overturned....

Voter Guide: Hawaii State and County Ballot Initiatives 2012

Andrew Walden — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:34:00 GMT

Hawai'i Free Press endorsements on State and County ballot initiatives....

Hanalei: Billionaire Pierre Omidyar Pushes for Resort Development

Robert Thomas — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:57:00 GMT

The developer touts the proposed resort as "the most environmentally and culturally responsible visitor-oriented project ever to be proposed in the state."

Zoning Enforcement On Kauai - A Rice Cooker Is A Kitchen?

Robert Thomas — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 03:06:00 GMT

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Kauai Prosecutor Denies Perjury Plot: Says Mayor, County Attorneys Peddling Influence

News Release — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:21:00 GMT

County Attorneys barred planning inspectors from enforcing the law against Councilmember Tim Bynum for alleged zoning violations in order to influence Bynum’s vote on Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr.’s TVR bill....