Haereticus Lab Study Finds Sunscreen Pollution Threatens Hanauma Bay in Hawaii
Hanauma Bay is a treasure to both our district and the State of Hawaii. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Craig Downs of the...
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Feb 21, 20181 min read
Millions needed to beef up emergency preparedness, report finds
Hawaii residents shouldn’t expect the state to resume ballistic missile alert testing anytime soon, but the beleaguered Hawaii Emergency...
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Feb 21, 20181 min read
Puuhonua bill can end homeless crisis
Hawaii could be the first state to end its homeless crisis. The Puuhonua Homeless Villages Act — proposed via Senate Bill 2628 introduced...
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Nov 19, 20171 min read
Samples taken from Hanauma Bay could lead to ban on certain sunscreens
Researchers and lawmakers went to Hanauma Bay on Friday, but it wasn't to enjoy the sun and the sand. Instead, it was to gather evidence...
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Nov 3, 20171 min read
Trump visits Hawaii as islands prepare against potential North Korea nuclear threat
Donald Trump will arrive in Hawaii later as the islands step up emergency preparations to deal with a possible nuclear strike from North...
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Oct 25, 20171 min read
North Korea Disaster Preparedness
News Release from Office of Rep Gene Ward October 24, 2017 What: Representative Gene Ward (R-17 - Hawai‘i Kai, Kalama Valley) will be...
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Oct 13, 20171 min read
College Warns Students of 'Nuclear Attack'
"In light of concerns about North Korea missile tests, state and federal agencies are providing information about nuclear threats and...
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Sep 29, 20171 min read
Hawaii, urged to prepare in case North Korea initiates a nuclear attack
The Hawaiians have been urged to prepare themselves for a potential nuclear attack just as they would prepare for a tsunami or hurricane...
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Sep 27, 20171 min read
North Korea: Hawaii residents told to prepare for nuclear attack as tensions reach new high
State authorities have advised residents to prepare for an attack as they would if a tsunami or hurricane were about to hit the chain of...
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Sep 25, 20171 min read
North Korea says it can shoot down US bombers in international airspace
Hawaii State Representative Gene Ward (R) weighs in on North Korea’s latest threats and its impact on the Aloha State. Click here for the...
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Mar 6, 20171 min read
Lawmaker calls for increased security at Hawaii State Capitol
"Anybody can come here, anytime, and go to any room. The Governor's office, Representative's office, Senator's office. It's unsafe." said...
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Feb 13, 20171 min read
Rep. Ward Calls for More Regulation for Vacation Rentals
“We have 8.6 million tourists, where are they going to stay? There is not enough space in the hotels. This [vacation rental situation] is...
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Feb 6, 20171 min read
Rep. Ward pushing for “Urine-Free Zones”
Rep. Gene Ward (R-Hawaii Kai) has introduced a bill that creates urine-free zones as a means of protecting the public’s health. “A...
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Dec 27, 20163 min read
Rep. Ward's response to Hawaii News Now articles about Homelessness in Hawaii Kai
We all care deeply about the plight of the homeless. As a state and a community, we remain sympathetic but perplexed by the lack of...
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Nov 7, 20161 min read
As gridlock worsens, East Honolulu searches for solutions
Gridlock along the corridor is prompting calls to improve traffic light synchronization on the highway and brainstorm other efforts to...
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Oct 19, 20161 min read
Honolulu Can See Its Rail Line Finished Without Raising Taxes
Now that the Federal Transportation Administration has cut Hawaii off from any additional funding as well as making sure the rail at...
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Apr 4, 20160 min read
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Oct 30, 20153 min read
Power-generation paradigm must change
More than 40 elected officials have called for creating a cooperative instead of a HECO or NextEra — but we should be able to get more...
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