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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The four-day initiative brings local businesses and stakeholders to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal officials and showcase the state's industries. -
Gov. Josh Green announced Friday his intent to veto 19 bills that were passed this legislative session. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on what measures are in jeopardy. -
Gov. Josh Green signed a measure into law to financially protect child performers. He signed the measure alongside Maia Kealoha, who portrays Lilo in the live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch." -
The Honolulu Federal Detention Center could be back on the table to replace the deteriorating and overpopulated Oʻahu Community Correctional Center. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports that Gov. Josh Green has asked the Trump administration to consider allowing the state to acquire the underutilized federal prison. -
In the bill, HPD would need to provide access to its dispatch radio communications to local media outlets. The department encrypted its scanners in 2022, denying access to the public and media. -
The state fire marshal will be responsible for coordinating the state’s fire prevention strategies and response. Dori Booth comes from the Sedona Fire District in Arizona, where she was division chief of community risk reduction. -
The City and County of Honolulu is waiting for the governor to decide whether he will let a state bill take effect that would further narrow site options for a new Oʻahu landfill. If the law goes into effect, the city says it will likely extend its operations at Waimanalo Gulch in West Oʻahu. -
Hawaiʻi's legislative session lasts 60 days, but there are no requirements for state lawmakers to be present. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the legislative attendance policy at the state Capitol. -
Gov. Josh Green has signed what’s being called the “Green Fee” into law. It raises the state’s transient accommodations tax by 0.75 percentage points, bringing it to 11%, to drum up funds to go toward climate resilience. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports. -
Sewer fees are expected to more than double over the next ten years to pay for a federally mandated upgrade to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Council Chair Tommy Waters explained that the measure is one way to offset those costs.
