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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It's Election Day — and officials are expecting long lines at polling centers as last-minute voters rush to get their ballots in before 7 p.m. Over 375,000 people — about 44% — have voted as of Monday. -
Ahead of the election, several Hawaiʻi Democrats spent the weekend knocking on doors — not in Hawaiʻi but in Michigan. It’s part of Hawaiʻi-based efforts to campaign in key swing states, likely to determine the outcome of the presidential election. -
With so much at stake this election both locally and nationally, it can feel overwhelming. Here at Hawaiʻi Public Radio, we've narrowed down the top 10 election stories, races and topics we're paying close attention to.
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The Fire Safety Research Institute compiled a list of 140 recommendations in its September report commissioned by Attorney General Anne Lopez. This week, FSRI Program Manager Derek Alkonis presented the top 10 priorities that state House lawmakers should take away from the findings. -
Kauaʻi County voters have the chance to weigh in on five charter amendment questions on their general election ballots. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" and "no" vote will mean for each. -
Election Day is just about one week away, and voting is well underway. There are several competitive state House of Representative races to watch. In the House, there are six Republicans — three face competitive Democratic challengers on Oʻahu this year. -
Maui County voters have the chance to weigh in on three charter amendment questions related to the Board of Ethics, commission vacancies, and compensation for top county officials. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" or "no" vote will mean for each. -
As property insurance rates continue to rise, many condo owners are finding it difficult or impossible to keep up with the costs. As a result, the Honolulu City Council is considering a resolution asking the state Legislature to pass policies next session that would address the issue. -
It's no secret that Democrats make up the overwhelming majority in the state Legislature. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t competitive races on the general election ballot where seats could go to the Republican Party. HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains. -
Hawaiʻi voters will have the chance to weigh in on two constitutional amendment questions in the November election. HPR's Ashley Mizuo breaks down the proposed changes so you can make an informed choice.
