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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

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…

Hawaii Island Customers asked to conserve power this week

August 30, 2022 2:27pm

Hawai‘i Island customers asked to conserve power this week HILO, Aug. 29, 2022 – Hawaiian Electric is asking Hawaiʻi Island customers to conserve electricity from 5 to 9 p.m. starting tonight and each night this week. The need to conserve…

HAWAII ISLAND LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 23 – JULY 29

July 25, 2022 1:35pm

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — KANOELEHUA AVENUE (ROUTE 11) — 1) KEAAU (WEEKEND WORK) Single lane closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) possible in either direction…

Democratic Party Candidates Primary Grand Rally Friday, July 22.

July 20, 2022 8:46am

Mo’oheau Bandstand 5:30-8PM 25+ HAWAI’I DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATES TO PERPETUATE HILO’S NEARLY 70-YEAR GET-OUT-THE-VOTE PRIMARY GRAND RALLY TRADITION THIS FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 More than 25 Hawai’i Democratic Party candidates whose names will appear on Hawai’i Island 2022 Primary Election…

Johnny Lum Ho Will Be Missed

April 6, 2022 10:33am

Johnny Lum Ho has been a friend for years. When I was manager at a Banyan Drive hotel, he sometimes refused payment, in favor of making sure the visitors enjoyed the music.  A humble man of few words, we will…

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

March 28, 2022 3:51pm

(Hilo, Hawai‘i, March 28, 2022) — Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, currently serving Hawai‘i Island’s District 4 in the state Senate, has announced her candidacy for Senate in District 1. Senator Inouye is the Senate’s majority whip and a member of…

Lucky We Live Hawaii

April 23, 2021 1:29pm

My husband Vern took this wonderfully beautiful photo this morning from our home along the Hamakua Coast. Some of the nicest sunrises are seen every morning from East Hawaii. Sunrise on the Hamakua Cost

Endorsements

Charmaine Kamaka

I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing and working with Senator Lorraine Inouye for over 30 years as she served our county as a council member, mayor and state senator. Lorraine’s experience, understanding, compassion and demonstrated commitment to our island and state make her uniquely qualified to continue to represent the people of Hawai’i Island in the State Senate.

Diana Van De Car

I have watched Lorraine work in public office for many years, from being a member of the County Council, to being Mayor, and now State Senator. What has always impressed me the most is her willingness to stand up for the right thing when others are reluctant. Whether she realizes it or not, her work has lifted so many of us. She has dedicated herself to this community and we are better for it.

William Takaba, Retired County Managing Director

I served as Lorraine’s finance director when she was the Mayor of Hawaii County in the early ‘90s. What I remember most about Lorraine was her genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for residents of the Big Island. Lorraine stood for openness and truth, and made sure everyone who worked for her did the same. As our senator, Lorraine continues to show the leadership and integrity that we all want in our leaders – she does not compromise her values, listens to the needs of constituents, and delivers on her promises.

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