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Hawaii Governor’s Race

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Russ Roberts

Three major Democrats declare their intentions to run for Hawaii governor, while a fourth considers his options.

Views expressed in this Hawaii Island News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 11 February 2022, 1151 UTC.

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Editors’ Picks

3 major Democrats run for Hawaii governor, 4th mulls race

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s race for governor has three major Democratic Party candidates to date, while a fourth is considering a run.

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press • Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

US inflation highest in 40 years, with no letup in sight

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press • Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease

By PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press • Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Council Planning Committee postpones Waikoloa timeshare project

By NANCY COOK LAUER West Hawaii Today • Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Homeless earmark bill advances

By Nancy Cook Lauer West Hawaii Today • Feb. 10, 2022

Brian De Lima, ‘a pillar of our community,’ dead at 66

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Feb. 10, 2022

Hawaii House speaker favors tough penalties to deter bribery

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press • Feb. 10, 2022

Puna access road bill advances for ‘ongoing discussion’

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Feb. 10, 2022

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BIIF swimming: Hilo’s Hayashida, Kealakehe’s Axleson as versatile as they are fast

As versatile and fast as they are, Hilo High’s Kai Hayashida and Kealakehe High’s Michelle Axleson can’t win every race.

Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

BIIF wrestling: Kamehameha junior Eckart not afraid of challenges

By MATT GERHART Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Flights delayed due to security breach at Kona International Airport

By West Hawaii Today Staff • Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Police seek leads on two missing teens

Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Obituaries for February 11

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Your Views for February 11

Feb. 11, 2022 • Updated 12:05 am

Classic Konawaena: Salazar-Harrell, Wildcats overwhelm Waiakea early, take D-I title

By KEVIN JAKAHI Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Feb. 10, 2022

UHH men best Chaminade for two-game Oahu sweep

By Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Feb. 10, 2022

BIIF girls basketball: Hawaii Prep edges Kamehameha, claims D-II title

By KEVIN JAKAHI Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Feb. 10, 2022

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