NEWS | Rep. Gene Ward

Oct 13, 20171 min

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...

Sep 29, 20171 min

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...

Sep 27, 20171 min

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...

Sep 25, 20171 min

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...

Mar 6, 20171 min

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...

Feb 13, 20171 min

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...

Feb 6, 20171 min

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...

Dec 27, 20163 min

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...

Nov 7, 20161 min

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...

Oct 19, 20161 min

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...