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Lawmakers propose thousands of affordable homes around a new Aloha Stadium

Glenn Wakai: The state senator says leasing the land around the stadium to a developer would give the state money to build affordable...

Caucuses multiply in Hawaii, focusing on specific legislation

Members of the state Senate Women’s Caucus pose in front of the statue of Queen Liliuokalani after Opening Day at the State Capitol...

Hawaii issues stern warning after viral video prompts wildlife harassment investigation

Viral video of tourist touching Hawaiian monk seal sparks outrage, calls for education A viral TikTok video of a tourist disturbing a...

Hawai'i Public Radio's Article on Hawai'i Tourism Authority Funding

State lawmakers last week passed amendments to several bills as requested by Gov. David Ige and overrode a handful of his vetoes,...

Hawaii lawmakers override Ige’s veto of tourism funding bill

State lawmakers voted on Tuesday to override Gov. David Ige’s veto of House Bill 862, which would take visitor lodging taxes from the...

Shock, grief from 9/11 attacks reverberated to Hawaii

Sunstar.com's article about how a PWC Alumna and former journalist becomes a Hawaii Senator

*taken from article MANY do not know this about Hawaii Senator Bennette Misalucha, but when she was a little girl, all she ever dreamt...

Hawaii Senator Bennette Misalucha as 2021 PWC Davao commencement speaker

Taken from an article in PWC Hawaii Sen. Misalucha is PWC Davao commencement speaker Filipino-American Senator Bennette Misalucha will be...

Senator Bennette Misalucha organizes Hawaii Senate Virtual Prayer for 9/11

On the 20th anniversary of 9-11, the faith-based communities of Senate District 16 of Aiea and Pearl City, held a virtual prayer rally...

Star Advertiser Piece on Bennette Misalucha's appointment

In 2020, I was appointed to take the seat of the late Breene Harimoto.

Manila Times- Cebuana’s Heart for Service Leads to Senate Seat in Hawaii State

Recognizing her immense voluntary contributions to community development of over 30 years, Filipino organizations in Hawaii have...

300 volunteers participate at Pearl Harbor Historic Trail (Bike Path) Clean-Up

Senator Bennette Misalucha and Councilman Brandon Elefante volunteered at the Pearl Harbor Historic Trail (Bike Path) Clean-Up Link to...

The Manila Times- Cebuana’s Heart for Service Leads to Senate Seat in Hawaii State

Flags at half-staff to honor shooting victims

Flags at half-staff to honor shooting victims – Governor, state lawmakers condemn rise in hate crimes against Asians, The Maui News,...

Maui Now -Hawaiʻi Senate Committee Passes Resolutions Denouncing Racism Acts against Asian-Americans

"District 16 Sen. Bennette E. Misalucha introduced resolutions SCR66 and SR48 that condemn and denounce all forms of anti-Asian sentiment...

Star Advertiser's "Lawmakers look to claw back felons’ pensions"

Read the full article here: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/03/17/hawaii-news/lawmakers-look-to-claw-back-felons-pensions/?HSA=15b6f4...

Bennette Misalucha feature in SunStar Cebu

Former TV news reporter, UP Cebu alumna – who covered Cebu Capitol, Eddie Gullas in early 80s – starts her term as Hawaii elected...

Bennette Misalucha's 2020 Campaign Video on Service for Senate District 16

Hawaii Sen. Misalucha delivers remarks on bridging the digital divide at NCSL Summit in Tampa, FL

Hawaii Senator Bennette Misalucha who attended the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit Nov. 3 – 5, 2021 in Tampa,...

Bennette Misalucha helps dig up invasive species at the Loki Paiaiao

Helping dig up invasive species at the Loki Paiaiao, a 400 year old fishpond undergoing restoration.

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