Ikaika Anderson

Former Honolulu Councilmember Ikaika Anderson, 45, was arrested Monday after his girlfriend reported that he physically abused her.

Kali Watson previously served in the role from 1995 to 1998. His nomination comes after state senators voted against Gov. Josh Green's initial pick, former Honolulu City Councilmember Ikaika Anderson.

Former Honolulu City Councilmember Ikaika Anderson withdrew his nomination to head the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after a Senate committee voted 4-1 against him. As HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports, senators grilled him about the $600 million lawmakers approved for DHHL last year.

The Hawaiian Homes Commission is hoping for an extension to spend the $600 million that the state Legislature set aside for the agency in 2022. Newly appointed Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Director Ikaika Anderson said he will work diligently with the existing timeline.

Former Honolulu City Councilmember Ikaika Anderson is no stranger to the Native Hawaiian community, but how familiar is he with the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust? That’s the question on the minds of some Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.

Ikaika Anderson, a former Honolulu councilmember from Windward Oʻahu, says he wants to be Hawaiʻi's next lieutenant governor because he sees a severe disconnect in leadership in the executive branch of state government.

Former Honolulu City Council Chair Ikaika Anderson is officially running for lieutenant governor. Anderson says he’s running for the position because the state is “crying out” for quick, decisive leadership.

Honolulu city councilmembers have filed complaints with the city's Ethics Commission for more transparency regarding the resignation of Council Chairman…

Honolulu Council Chair Ikaika Anderson's unexpected resignation yesterday follows a tumultuous year of controversies and COVID-19 challenges.Anderson made…

A Honolulu City Council Committee cleared the way for a major construction project for the Hawai’i State Hospital today. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports. The…