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Hawai‘i Island continues to support Democratic leadership in State Legislature

Democrats won all the Senate and House races on the Big Island during the 2024 General Election.

Matthias Kusch sworn in as new Hawai’i Island state representative

Gov. Josh Green appointed Kusch on Aug. 30, 2024, to fill the House District 1 vacancy created upon the passing of Rep. Mark M. Nakashima.

Retired Big Island fire battalion chief appointed to House seat left vacant by late Rep. Nakashima

Rep. Mark Nakashima suddenly passed away in July. First elected to his seat in 2008, he ran unopposed in the primary election in August.

Kagiwada wins Hawai’i County Council District 2 seat; three County Charter amendments approved

Only one Hawai’i County Council seat is up for grabs: District 2 that pits political newcomers Jennifer Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch. Three proposed County Charter Amendments also are on the ballot.

Hawai’i County Council District 2 race features political newcomers Kagiwada and Kusch

District 2 is the only race left to be decided for the Hawai’i County Council.

Female Firsts in Hawai‘i Fire Department

Within roughly the last year, Mel Keolanui and Stacy Domingo became the first two women in HFD history to attain the rank of Captain.