#Senator Kai Kahele

Young Brothers Cargo Containers Slip Off Barge Into Hilo Bay

Twelve of the 21 containers are reported as missing, while nine continue to float offshore. 

Kahele Receives Key Endorsements for House Seat

Kahele’s bid for Hawai‘i’s 2nd congressional district has received formal endorsements from more than a dozen community leaders.

Farmers Win Water Battle With Corporation—for Now

Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz, Chair of Senate Ways and Means Committee, recently killed HB1326 HD2, referred to by its opponents as “the corporate water theft bill.”

3 Former Hawai‘i Governors Endorse Kahele For Congress

Former Hawaiʻi Governors John Waiheʻe, Ben Cayetano and Neil Abercrombie formally endorsed State Senator Kai Kahele on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Sen. Kahele Elected Class President of 2018 Western Legislative Academy

The Council of State Governments West (CSG West), class members elected Hawai‘i Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele as their Class President.

Community Presentations on the Future of Maunakea

Sen. Kaiali‘i Kahele released a statement on planned, statewide community presentations on Maunakea and Senate Bill 3090 Senate Draft 2 (SB3090 SD2).

Syringes Found at Soccer Fields Spurs Action

After Sen. Kai Kahele posted a picture of syringes found at Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields on Facebook that he received from a friend, the County of Hawai‘i is taking action.

Bill to Protect Homeschooled Keiki Deferred

Sen. Kahele requested the bill be withdrawn during the joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Education and Human Services.