#District 1
Memorial service to honor late Big Island state lawmaker planned at state Capitol
Rep. Mark Nakashima — who grew up in Honoka‘a and was first elected in 2008, serving in the state House District 1 seat until his death — died July 11 after suffering from health complications from a long two-decade battle with diabetes.
‘He who speaks softly yet moves mountains’: Late Big Island lawmaker Mark Nakashima praised by family, friends, colleagues and constituents
The 61-year-old who grew up in Honoka‘a and was first elected in 2008 to the District 1 state House seat was impeccably commited to public service and unwaveringly dedicated to the people of his district and the entire state.
Big Island state lawmaker Mark Nakashima dies; flags ordered at half-staff
“This is a tremendous loss for the Hāmākua, Hilo and Kaʻūmana community and the House of Representatives. Mark served his community and our state with dignity and respect. He will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences go to Mark’s family during this time.” — Hawai’i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki
Brittany Anderson to seek District 1 seat on Hawai‘i County Council
The sixth-generation resident of Hāmākua and her husband Bodhi own Sugar Hill Farmstead in Honomū.
Hawai‘i County Democrats to Vote on Nominations to Fill Kahele’s Senate Seat
The Hawai‘i County Committee of the Democratic Party will vote on seven individuals to determine who will fill the State Senate District 1 seat left vacant by Sen. Kai Kahele who was elected to the US House of Representatives.
