NEWS | Rep. Gene Ward

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rep. Ward Walks Out of Governor’s Press Conference As the DHHL Budget is Undercut

Rep. Ward Celebrates Peace Corps 55th Birthday by Sharing About His Time of Service

March 1, 2016 is National Peace Corps Day. It also marks Peace Corps 55th birthday! Rep. Ward shares about his time of service as a...

Civil Beat – House Minority Responds to State of State