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    Updated August 09, 2026 08:33am HST Full results

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 1
    • KIMBALL, Heather L.
      56.4%
      2,680 votes
    • DEL ROSARIO, Ren
      32.8%
      1,557 votes

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 2
    • KAGIWADA, Jennifer (Jenn)
      46.5%
      2,975 votes
    • BOTELHO, Wendy S.
      16.3%
      1,041 votes

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 3
    • ONISHI, Dennis (Fresh)
      59.2%
      3,427 votes
    • CHANG, Kelton K.
      34.1%
      1,971 votes

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 4
    • OHARA, Eileen
      33.6%
      1,588 votes
    • ENRIQUEZ, Lloyd K.
      24.3%
      1,149 votes

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 5
    • MATSON, Shannon Lopeka
      22.5%
      981 votes
    • RODENHURST, Ikaika
      21.8%
      951 votes

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 6
    • ENRIQUES, Guy
      27.7%
      1,362 votes
    • AKI, Zed Kaapana
      20.8%
      1,023 votes

    Hawaiʻi County Council

    District 7
    • POWERS, Manu
      58.7%
      2,659 votes
    • OMBAC, Edgar B. (Eddie O)
      19.0%
      862 votes

    Governor

    Democratic
    • GREEN, Josh
      81.8%
      183,872 votes
    • SHIM, Lauren Kapoliahi'iaka
      5.0%
      11,156 votes

    Governor

    Republican
    • CORDERY, Gary
      66.6%
      36,308 votes
    • FUJIYAMA, Ken
      21.2%
      11,554 votes

    Governor

    Nonpartisan
    • HILL, Bu Laia
      12.8%
      1,320 votes
    • WILLIAMSON, Calvert A.
      8.4%
      869 votes

    Lieutenant Governor

    Democratic
    • KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.
      62.2%
      139,935 votes
    • BELATTI, Della Au
      24.5%
      55,093 votes

    Lieutenant Governor

    Republican
    • ANTHONY, Daniel
      31.1%
      16,930 votes
    • MEJIA, Margaret Rose
      19.8%
      10,794 votes

    Lieutenant Governor

    Nonpartisan
    • KAMAU, Kilakila
      24.7%
      2,515 votes

    State Representative

    District 14 · Democratic
    • PATEL, Sne
      31.5%
      988 votes
    • OLSON, Ashley
      29.4%
      922 votes
    All contests See full election results Full results

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    Election update: 3 Hawai‘i County Council incumbents keep seats; 3 district races headed for runoff in November

    After the primary election, there are three council seats left to be decided in the Nov. 3 general election: Districts 4, 5 and 6.

    New fundraising and membership program to enhance support for nearly 500 University of Hawaiʻi athletes

    The University of Hawaiʻi will replace H-Club with Bows Athletics Club and offer fans flexibility in donating to their favorite programs.

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    Gov. Josh Green has appointed Danielle Bass to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Michelle Kidani.

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    The work was part of an ongoing effort led by School Resource Officer Kui Dela Cruz.

    Second screening of Hakalau documentary to accompany meeting about Hakalau bridge signs

    The rescheduled screening and discussion are scheduled for Aug. 29 at Hakalau Jodo Mission; RSVP for the screening and following discussion by emailing the mission today.

    Business Monday: Multigenerational farm Lions Gate Coffee looking for new owners

    The Lions Gate turnkey sale offers established distribution across the mainland and internationally, along with name-brand recognition.

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    The Local Working Group advises Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensuring conservation programs are tailored to East Hawaiʻi’s unique needs; together, these stakeholders collaborate to strengthen conservation efforts throughout the region.

    Hawaiʻi Island chefs promote local foods with free recipe giveaway

    Discover the flavorful fusion of locally sourced ingredients through the Kona Kohala Chefs Association’s new initiative, “Local Foods in Island Recipes.”

    Warning signs of artificial intelligence ‘doctor’ scams revealed by health experts

    Patients seeking answers about their health are urged to think twice before trusting health advice from social media as fake medical endorsements become increasingly convincing.

    50 years of Aloha ʻĀina with Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana to be celebrated at Bishop Museum

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    2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching for filmmakers

    There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.

    Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase

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    Maui Surf Forecast for August 11, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to impact the islands. A slightly bigger swell will build...

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