Ed Case

President-elect Donald Trump has made bold claims about slashing the federal budget. Hawaiʻi's congressional leaders, who are all Democrats, are bracing for what that could mean for the federal funding Hawaiʻi receives.

Hawaiʻi's congressional representatives say the nation’s disaster relief fund needs to be replenished so the U.S. government can continue to help survivors of Maui’s deadly wildfires and other disasters around the country. U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaiʻi called on Congress to appropriate $20.9 billion to the fund.

Following President Joe Biden's announcement to end his run for a second term in office, several Hawaiʻi leaders have expressed support for Kamala Harris while others remain undecided.

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's setting up a new process for air tour operators in Hawaiʻi to be approved for flight at lower altitudes after numerous fatal crashes in recent years.

About $3.6 billion is going into the Navy's shipyard, for upgrades including a new dry dock for Virginia-class and future fast-attack submarines, as well as updating 20-year-old temporary buildings. It represents the largest military construction project in DOD history.

Rebroadcast of call-in show with guests U.S. Rep. Ed Case, former Hawaiʻi DLNR director William Aila Jr., and Pacific Rim Conservation's Lindsay Young discussing Kaʻena Point's designation as a National Heritage Area and stewarding the environment.

Hawaiʻi's congressional delegation has asked the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to correct the tax liability of families affected by the leak from the Navy Red Hill fuel storage facility in 2021.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, a former Hawaiʻi DLNR director, and a conservation director discuss efforts to protect Kaʻena Point and reflect on changes to the popular recreation area.

Josh Green will serve as Hawaiʻi’s ninth governor and Sylvia Luke will be the next lieutenant governor. The state saw a lower-than-usual election turnout with about 40% of registered voters coming out. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports on the election wins and losses.

Democrats Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have been elected to Hawaiʻi's two seats in the U.S. House. Tokuda is the new congressperson for Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District after defeating Republican Joe Akana.