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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Lorraine R. Inouye Files for Hawai‘i Island Senate District 1

April 2, 2024 11:46am

(Hilo, Hawai‘i, March 25, 2024) — Lorraine Rodero Inouye, senator for Hawai‘i Island’s District 1 in the state Senate, filed reelection papers today on O‘ahu where she is participating in the current legislative session. “We have achieved a great deal…

CTHAR Awards Senator Inouye Ka Lei Hano Award

March 18, 2024 8:14am

The University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ( CTHAR ) awards Senator Inouye their prestigious annual Ka Lei Hano Award. She will be honored at the ‘Ohana Banquet Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Japanese Cultural…

Senator Inouye Receives Rose Award of Excellence

March 13, 2024 4:01am

Zonta Club of Hilo honors Lorraine Inouye, Hawaii State Senator, whose career in public service spans over four decades. The Zonta Club of Hilo established the Rose Award of Excellence in 2004 to recognize women in our community, or connected…

Hilo’s Latest Science News

February 7, 2024 5:16am

UH Announces Plans for Space Engineering and Technology Center in Hilo The University of Hawaiʻi is in the early stages of developing a space technology center that will provide hands-on training experience for students and high-paying jobs for kamaʻāina residents…

Big Island police caution public about iPhone security concerns

December 1, 2023 5:27am

Reposted from Hawaii Tribune Herald The Hawaii Police Department is warning iPhone and Apple Watch users about privacy concerns regarding a feature on Apple’s latest operating system software update. The feature, called NameDrop, allows users with iOS 17.1 and watchOS…

STATE WATER DEPUTY RETURNS TO COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

October 10, 2023 10:01am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2023 (HONOLULU) – Dawn Chang, Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM), announced today that Kaleo Manuel, 1 st  Deputy to the Chairperson of CWRM, will return to his post effective immediately. On…

SENATOR LORRAINE R. INOUYE SECURES MILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR SENATE DISTRICT 1

April 26, 2023 1:04pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2023 Senate Communications: Chelsea Brinegar 808-586-6290 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, Pepe‘ekeo) announced today that over $52,000,000 in funding was secured in the final version of the…

SENATOR LORRAINE R. INOUYE ANNOUNCES HAWAI‘I-ISLAND-BASED LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

January 16, 2023 10:33am

HILO, HAWAI‘I – January 17, 2023 — Hawai‘i State Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, District 1 (Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, and Pepe‘ekeo), has appointed Rhea Lee-Moku as her legislative assistant based on the Island of Hawai‘i. Lee-Moku will serve as Senator Inouye’s…

SENATOR INOUYE HONORS OUTGOING DLNR CHAIR SUZANNE CASE WITH SENATE CERTIFICATE

December 9, 2022 9:04am

Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Today, Senator Lorraine R. Inouye (District 1 – Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou, Pepeʻekeo) honored Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Chair Suzanne Case during her last meeting as chair of the State Board of Land and Natural…

Senator Attends Testimonial Reception Honoring Art Taniguchi

October 13, 2022 8:33am

I was honored to attend the Testimonial Reception Honoring Art Taniguchi, Recipient of the Imperial Decoration – The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays, with Neck Ribbon on October 10, 2022 at Hilo Yacht Club.  Photo with Bill Takaba,…

Celebration of Life For Leningrad Elarionoff

September 23, 2022 9:21am

Celebration of Life For Leningrad Elarionoff 10AM, Sat., Oct. 1, 2022 Ulu La’au – Waimea Nature Park Family and Friends Invited

Lower fuel prices to bring down bills on 4 islands

September 1, 2022 12:56pm

Good news on electric rates: Lower fuel prices to bring down bills on 4 islands On O‘ahu, bill impact of coal plant closure less than forecast HONOLULU, Sept. 1, 2022 – Hawaiian Electric customers on Hawai‘i, Maui, Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i…

Endorsements

Marvin Min

I have known Senator Inouye for a long time and she is someone who works tirelessly and continues to listen to our community. Her passion is to represent the community, as well as the best interest of the state. She has the experience to get things done and has shown that through her leadership roles within the senate. Let’s continue to support her so she can help our community further!

Barbara Hastings

Lorraine’s being on the Senate Ways and Means Committee gives her critical input on where the state’s money is spent. In my view, she has always exercised that position carefully.

Nancy Cabral, Realtor

Lorraine is not in office for her own agenda but rather to represent and fight for the people of Hawai‘i Island. We need Lorraine to stay in the senate where she is respected for her hard work, dedication, honesty and compassion.

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