#Rep. Mark Nakashima

‘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.

Community Meeting on Emergency Preparedness

Reps. Joy San Buenaventura (Puna) and Mark Nakashima (Hāmākua) will be holding a community meeting on emergency preparedness at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.

Rep. Evans Replaced as House Majority Leader

Hawai‘i House Speaker Scott K. Saiki today accepted the resignation of Rep. Cindy Evans (North Kona, Kohala) as House Majority Leader.

State Lawmakers to Hold Post-Session Update

The meeting Thursday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will give the public an opportunity to ask questions about the recently concluded legislative session.

More Projects Cited From 2013 Legislative Session

Lawmakers outline more of the items resulting from $292 million in capital improvement funding for the Big Island.

Chang Won’t Seek Re-election to State House

Rep. Jerry Chang, the Big Island’s longest-serving state legislator, has announced he won’t challenge a fellow lawmaker for the new District 1 House seat.