Ashley Mizuo
Government ReporterAshley Mizuo is Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s government reporter. She previously worked at Crooked Media producing two podcasts: "Pod Save the World" and "Strict Scrutiny." Before that, she was the City Hall reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and a general assignment reporter at HPR.
Born and raised on O’ahu, she's a graduate of ‘Iolani School and has a bachelor's in journalism and political science from Loyola University Chicago and a master's in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield.
When she's not reporting she can be found running, surfing (badly), consuming excessive amounts of coffee and obsessing over Taylor Swift.
Contact her at amizuo@hawaiipublicradio.org or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ashleymizuo.
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One measure would increase the state’s 10.25% transient accommodations tax levied on hotels by 1%, which would go into the Hawaiian Home General Loan Fund. -
A pilot project to clear non-conviction marijuana possession arrest records on Hawaiʻi Island is underway. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the effort. -
Gov. Josh Green's State of the State speech highlighted his accomplishments over the last two years. However, he is also preparing for possible budget impacts at the federal level. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports. -
The state House of Representatives amended the rules that governs how it operates, from when public testimony gets uploaded to the power of committee chairs. But some say they did not tackle big changes to promote transparency. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the changes. -
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.
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It's officially opening day at the state Legislature. Lawmakers and community members made their way down to the state Capitol on Wednesday morning to celebrate the beginning of the session. HPRʻs Ashley Mizuo and Mark Ladao spoke to people about their hopes for the session at the Capitol's rotunda. -
New year, new legislative session. Lawmakers, lobbyists and engaged citizens gathered at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol in Honolulu this morning to kick off the 2025 session. Some of HPR's news team spent the day alongside attendees. Here's what they saw. -
The third and final phase of the attorney general’s report on the 2023 Lahaina wildfire outlines top priorities for state and county lawmakers to better prepare and respond to wildfires. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo explores one of the most important aspects of the report — the hiring of a state fire marshal. -
The measure would categorize less than 25 pounds as a low-level offense, compared to the current weight increments, which have been hard to prove in court. The legislation would also increase the penalties for those who seriously injure or kill someone while using illegal fireworks.
