The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can
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Political news from state Hawaii
Biden likely to keep same routine, accomplish 'nothing' in waning months of presidency: insiders
President Biden's tenure in the White House expires in January, and political insiders from both sides of the aisle believe the remaining six months of his lame-duck presidency will consist largely of the same routine and "absolutely nothing."
Hawaii contractors are still big contributors to political campaigns due to loopholes in state law
Executive officers and employees of government contractors along with their family members donated more than $170,000 to local campaigns between January and the end of June, a Civil Beat review of campaign finance data found.
Senate Democrats say Mark Kelly would be a 'superb' VP pick. But there's some anxiety.
WASHINGTON — Numerous Democratic senators are heaping praise on Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris — but the prospect of his seat being vacated is stoking some anxiety.
Sen. Mark Kelly Emerges As Unexpected VP Candidate For Kamala Harris
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has emerged as a surprising running mate option for Vice President Kamala Harris now that she’s become Democrats’ likely nominee for president.
Hawaii gave up funding for marine mammal protection because of cumbersome paperwork
For years, the state officers who enforce Hawaii’s conservation laws boosted their patrols and resources under a special partnership that helped their federal counterparts, who are thinly stretched across the islands, enforce their own laws on native species.
Kamala Harris thanks Joe Biden for endorsement as 2024 campaign is renamed ‘Harris for president’: Live updates
Vice President Kamala Harris says she will seek the Democratic nomination, thanking Joe Biden for his endorsement after he left the race.
DNC committee moving forward with plans for virtual roll call vote in early August
The Democratic National Convention is set to follow through on plans for an early roll call nominating President Biden as their presidential candidate next month.