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Gov. Green signs transparency, accountability bills into Hawaiʻi state law
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green last week signed seven “Good Government” bills into law to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
County Staff Attends Elections Workshop; Clerk a No-Show
The county’s deputy clerk and three members of the Elections Division staff were at the workshop on Kauai, the first of three such meetings scheduled.
Kawauchi to Meet With Nakamoto Regarding Reinstatement
The county clerk will meet next week with the suspended elections administrator to discuss putting her back to work.
Kawauchi Issues Statement, Says ‘Public is the Priority’
A press release from the Hawai`i County Clerk addresses several recent issues regarding past and future elections.
Kawauchi’s Missed Meeting Prompts Council Measure
The county clerk’s absence at a meeting of elections administrators on Oahu has prompted a County Council member to seek experienced help.
Kawauchi, Yagong Disagree With Critical Report on Election
The county clerk says she does not deserve blame aimed at her in a report from the state Office of Elections.
State Election Officials Conducting Own Investigation
A spokesman said the probe is necessary because of a lack of answers about Saturday’s election from the head of the Hawai’i County Elections Division.
Election Problems Prompt Discussion of Mail-in Voting
As has been seen in other states, absentee voting is on the rise, and represented a majority of voters this year on the Big Island and Kauai.
Kawauchi: Duplicate Registrations and Voters Found
The county clerk said problems with the Big Island voter registry won’t affect the upcoming primary election.
Kawauchi to Hold Press Conference on Voter Registry
The Big Island’s county clerk, who has been criticized for lack of communication with the media, will hold a press conference Wednesday.
