O’ahu voters are considering twenty City Charter Amendments in the General Election. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka spoke with the Charter Commission chair to explain the process behind the proposed changes.
Wayne Yoshioka is an award-winning journalist who has worked in television, print and radio in Hawaiʻi. He also has been on both sides of politics as a state departmental appointee and political/government reporter. He covered Hurricane Iwa (1982) as a TV reporter; was the State Department of Defense/Civil Defense spokesperson for Hurricane Iniki (1992); and, commanded a public affairs detachment in Afghanistan (2006). He has a master's degree in Communication from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is a decorated combat veteran (Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and 22 other commendation/service medals). He resides in Honolulu.
Lawmakers formally voted to install Kauaʻi Rep. Nadine Nakamura as House speaker. However, first-time Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto was the lone "no" vote because she said the House rules are not being followed. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.
The Legislature is back in session with a focus on stabilizing the housing insurance market and addressing the cost of living in Hawaiʻi. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo and Mark Ladao reported from the state Senate and House chambers on opening day.