Last year, the electorate voted to approve the Charter Commission’s proposed amendment to establish the Department of ‘Oiwi Resources by July 1, 2024, and t
The 2022 general election ballot won’t have any state constitutional amendments, but each county will have plenty to choose from. HPR's Sabrina Bodon breaks down what to expect.
While some support the charter amendment's sharper focus on Hawaiian cultural preservation, others say it’s too vague and not worth the taxpayer investment.
In the general election on Nov. 8, Maui County residents will be asked to vote on potential amendments to the County Charter, including a proposal to create a new ʻŌiwi Resources Department. HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.