With Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in the general election, the national “blue-nami” is good news for Hawaii’s representation in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, in West Maui’s District 14, Green Party candidate Pā‘ele Kiakona has a 107-vote lead over Democrat Sne Patel. 

With Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in the general election, the national &ldquo;blue-nami&rdquo; is good news for Hawaii&rsquo;s representation in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, in West Maui&rsquo;s District 14, Green Party candidate Pā&lsquo;ele Kiakona has a 107-vote lead over Democrat Sne Patel.&nbsp;

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In major Hawaii election upsets, a long-time trustee has been ousted from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs after 26 years. Meanwhile, officials report hundreds of deficient Maui ballot envelopes that could sway tight local races, including a narrow District 14 contest. Plus, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez will not be returning for a second term.

In major Hawaii election upsets, a long-time trustee has been ousted from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs after 26 years. Meanwhile, officials report hundreds of deficient Maui ballot envelopes that could sway tight local races, including a narrow District 14 contest. Plus, Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez will not be returning for a second term.

This Is Now (November 5, 2026)

An outpouring of emotion from the family of Sara Yara as the man who killed the teen heads to prison. How long he'll serve. A new approach to address homelessness on Maui. Details on the county's new Safe Parking Program and what it offers people in need. And, taking a live look at Kilauea this morning.

 

An outpouring of emotion from the family of Sara Yara as the man who killed the teen heads to prison. How long he'll serve. A new approach to address homelessness on Maui. Details on the county's new Safe Parking Program and what it offers people in need. And, taking a live look at Kilauea this morning.
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With votes still being counted across Hawaii, local Democrats are expanding their supermajority at the state Capitol while the minority caucus loses key members amid an overwhelming blue wave. A breakdown of the local reaction to that shifting balance of power and what it means for the upcoming legislative session. Plus, emotional moments from Circuit Court as the reckless driver who killed 16-year-old Sara Yara near McKinley High School learns his 20-year prison sentence and faces her grieving family.

With votes still being counted across Hawaii, local Democrats are expanding their supermajority at the state Capitol while the minority caucus loses key members amid an overwhelming blue wave. A breakdown of the local reaction to that shifting balance of power and what it means for the upcoming legislative session. Plus, emotional moments from Circuit Court as the reckless driver who killed 16-year-old Sara Yara near McKinley High School learns his 20-year prison sentence and faces her grieving family.

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