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<title>Daily Smile: Saturday, March 21, 2026</title>

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Daily Smile: Saturday, March 21, 2026

 I will never know peace like this on this earth.....

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Business & Tourism

The latest round of storms bringing heavy rain to the Islands has so far had little impact on local airline operations.

"Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are closely monitoring and assessing weather conditions," a spokesperson for the airlines told Aloha State Daily in an email. "As of 2 p.m., we have canceled six roundtrip Neighbor Island flights and remain focused on supporting our employees who live in the affected areas.

"We are continuing to evaluate our schedule and will notify guests of any changes to their flight," the spokesperson continued. "We encourage guests to regularly check their flight status and to check in online before arriving at the airport to save time. Guests should also monitor app push notifications for real-time updates."

In an announcement Friday, the Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau offered this guidance to travelers currently in the state:

And for those with upcoming trips, HVCB says there's no reason to cancel or postpone travel.

"The state remains safe and welcoming, and conditions are expected to improve early next week," the announcement notes.

Travelers, though, should ensure their airline has a current mobile number on file and enable app and SMS notifications, as well as confirm flight statuses directly with the airline before departing for the airport.

Unrelated to the stormy weather, the state Department of Transportation on Friday confirmed that all airports in Hawai‘i are being staffed and will remain open and operational, despite some national reports that small airports nationwide may close or pause operations due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and funding of the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA.

“All of our airports, including our smaller airports on the Neighbor Islands, are vital transportation links for our residents and visitors and they will remain open to serve the traveling public,” said DOT Director Ed Sniffen in a statement. “HDOT is in close communication with our federal partners impacted by the partial shutdown and we want to thank them for keeping our airports staffed and ensuring they remain operational, while minimizing disruptions to travelers. We appreciate the commitment of our dedicated federal workers and their families, who are again facing uncertainty due to the partial shutdown. We will continue to support these individuals who we work closely with on a daily basis, so they can continue to provide critical service to air travelers.”

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<title>How the storm is affecting airlines and travel</title>

Hawaiian Airlines has canceled just a few flights due to the current storms as of this afternoon, and the Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau has offered guidance to travelers.

How the storm is affecting airlines and travel

Government & Politics

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 has extended O'ahu's flash flood warning to 8 a.m. Saturday, noting, "emergency management reported closed roads island-wide as a result of  Friday's flooding. While the latest radar depicts light to moderate showers, additional bands of moderate to potentially locally heavy showers may likely in from the south during the early morning hours."

There remains the possibility of "flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas," says the bulletin. "Public road closures possible in some areas. Landslides are  possible in steep terrain. Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry.  Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don't drown."

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Residents of the Waialua area are urged to “leave now,” according to the latest release from officials of the City and Coutny of Honolulu. The remaining access road out of Waialua is at “high risk of failure if rainfall continues.” This impacts all of Waialua west (Kaʻena side) of Kaukonahua Stream. Access INTO Waialua ended at 9:30pm. Vehicles are only allowed to exit.  Here is 

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This weekend’s storm could cause more than $1 billion in damage, said Gov. Josh Green Friday evening.

Green said at a press briefing that the state is going to face “serious consequences” from the storm, which he called “Kona Low 2”. Kula Hospital on Maui was damaged during the storm, forcing the relocation of 99 patients, and several schools will require repairs, Green said, on top of untold damage to private residences. 

“This is the largest flood we’ve had in 20 years,” Green said.

Nonetheless, no fatalities have been reported so far, and there are no unaccounted-for people. Green said 196 people have been rescued from dangerous areas so far, but Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi added that those numbers were outdated: within just one hour, that number increased to 233.

Blangiardi said the storm is “probably only halfway through,” with another 6-8 inches of rain projected over the next few days. Because the ground is thoroughly saturated, he said this additional rainfall has a compounding effect and can cause floodwaters to rise extremely quickly. 

Green said that water levels at the Wahiawā Dam appear to be on a downward trajectory, last reported at 82.7 feet around 3:30 p.m. Friday, down from more than 84 feet less than 12 hours prior. But, he said, the additional rain projected to come this weekend could still bring waters over the edge of the dam. 

Consequently, Hale’iwa and Waialua remain under an evacuation order, Green said. Evacuation warnings have also been issued for ‘Īao and Kīhei on Maui.

Green said he has heard no reports of structural damage to the dam. 

Tony Koyamatsu, engineer in the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Dam Safety Division, said dam owners throughout the state were left to their own discretion whether they would preemptively pump water from their dams in advance of the storm; he did not confirm whether Dole Food Company, owner of Wahiawā Dam, did so.

Green said he has assurances from the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency that the state will have federal support for disaster recovery efforts. He added that the Hawai’i Community Foundation is already raising money for recovery.

In the meantime, several O’ahu hotels are offering deeply discounted kama’aina rates — starting at $191 per night — for evacuees. A list of those hotels, along with an updating list of evacuation shelters, can be found at 

Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, Adjutant General for the Hawai’i Department of Defense, said the Hawai’i National Guard has been activated throughout the state, and that more than 100 soldiers and airmen have been deployed to search and rescue operations on O’ahu.

Tomorrow, Logan said, teams will go door-to-door through the North Shore for further search and rescue operations.

Meanwhile, residents have been repeatedly urged to not drive through flooded roads. Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen said his department cannot pump out floodwaters until after the rain stops; consequently, the only method the department has to mitigate floods is by keeping drains clear.

Landslides have been reported throughout O’ahu, Sniffen said, the biggest of which were in Waimea. Similarly, he said crews have limited ability to respond to landslides while the rain continues and drivers are therefore advised to drive at speeds they can stop quickly.

Sniffen said all airports are currently operating as usual, but travelers are advised to call their airlines ahead of time to learn of possible reroutes or delays, and to arrive at their airport three hours ahead of their departures.

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 has extended O‘ahu's flash flood warning to 8 p.m., while the state as a whole remains under a flash flood watch until Sunday, 6 p.m.

"Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of  streams and drainages," says the alert. "Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.

"A kona low developing west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected. The heaviest rain is expected to last through Saturday, except for the Big Island where the heaviest rain is expected on Sunday."

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An assembly area at Kahuku Elementary has been closed, while an evacuation shelter at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawai`i will open for residents in Leeward areas affected by the ongoing storms.

Learn more about different shelter types 

Find a current list of the city's shelters and assembly areas 

If possible, bring a go bag with essential supplies including medications.

Assembly Areas are pet friendly but pets must be in a carrier or leash. Bring pet food and other essential supplies to care for your pet if you can.

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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is “feeling good” about the stability of the Wahiawā Dam for the time being, but warned that the future of the storm is unpredictable.

“We don’t feel we’re in immediate danger of water topping the dam,” Blangiardi said during a noon press conference, adding that water at the Wahiawā Reservoir appeared to be receding somewhat earlier today.

However, the mayor added that the amount of rain still to come today and tomorrow is unpredictable. While he said the National Weather Service has indicated that the North Shore is currently between bands of heavy rain — which could mean a respite for some hours, he said — more bands are expected to reach the North Shore before the end of the day.

“The damage so far is catastrophic,” Blangiardi said, but explained that precise estimates of damage cannot be made yet because of flooded roadways. He said there are “dozens, maybe hundreds” of households displaced already.

So far, Honolulu Communications Director Ian Scheuring said there are 54 people at the city’s five evacuation shelters, located at Kahuku Elementary School, Mililani District Park, Nānākuli High and Intermediate School, Leilehua High School and George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park. The city is prepared to open additional shelters as needed, and will provide additional resources should extended shelters be necessary.

Blangiardi said first responders and Honolulu Ocean Safety are conducting rescue operations to take residents out of the evacuation zone, but couldn’t provide specific details about the number of people rescued this way. But with multiple road closures on Kamehameha Highway, Blangiardi said that anyone who does not need to travel along the North Shore should stay well away.

As of 11 a.m., all non-essential city workers have been ordered to take the rest of the day off.

Residents are encouraged to call the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management for non-life-threatening emergency information at 808-723-8960.

Blangiardi also added that he has cancelled a trip to China he had scheduled for next week. He said that trip would have entailed “a number of business things” and wasn’t “your typical cultural exchange” but didn’t go into further detail.

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Due to severe weather conditions, Gov. Josh Green on Friday, and effective immediately, closed all state departments and released employees who are not considered disaster response and preparedness workers on O`ahu.

“The safety of our residents and families must come first," Green said in a statement. "With catastrophic flash flooding already impacting parts of Oʻahu, including evacuation orders on the North Shore and the potential for dam-related impacts, we are taking this situation extremely seriously. Closing state offices will allow families to focus on getting to safety and will support emergency operations. We urge everyone to heed all warnings, evacuate if directed and stay out of floodwaters as this storm continues through the weekend.”

With the exception of the Wahiawā District Court, which closed earlier today, the Judiciary remains operational and will issue any further guidance for Judicial Branch employees, an 

announcement from the Governor's Office notes.

According to the announcement, forecasts from the National Weather Service "indicate a prolonged period of heavy rain that will continue possibly through Sunday, with flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state."

Residents should monitor official updates from the National Weather Service and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, the Governor's Office You can find preparedness guidance and more information from HIEMA at 

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In addition to flooding and other severe weather impacts on O

`ahu, the current storms have also affected some operations and services across the City and County of Honolulu.

In an announcement issued just before 9 a.m. the city notes that:

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For TheBus, Route 521 service remains suspended; Route 52 service is suspended north of Wahiawā; Route 60 service is suspended between Haleʻiwa and Kahaluʻu (Kamehameha/Kahekili at Hygienic Store), and Route 403 service is suspended on Paʻakea Road.

TheHandi-Van is operating normally, but users leaving or bound for North Shore and East Oʻahu (between Waialua and Kahaluʻu) may not be able to start or complete their trip.

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The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management says in an alert issued just after 9 a.m. that the Wahiawā Dam has not failed but is at "imminent risk of failure." Evacuation orders are still in effect.

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The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management says in an alert issued just after 8:30 a.m. that failure of the 

Wahiawā Dam is in progress or expected, which has the potential for "life-threatening flooding and catastrophic amounts of fast-moving water in downstream areas."

An evacuation order has been issued for all of Haleʻiwa between Puuiki Street and Kamehameha Highway and areas of Waialua between Kukea Circle to Otake Camp.

The alert says to use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawā-bound onto 

Kamananui Road and left to Wilikina Drive to evacuate. Do not use Kaukonahua Roard to access 

. The Karsten Thot Bridge on Kamehameha Highway also is closed. All traffic is routed to Kamananui Road.

 District Park, Leilehua High School, and Kahuku Elementary School. Waialua High and Intermediate School assembly area is closed due to flood conditions in the area.

Those in the evacuation area should take the following actions and leave now:

Do not walk or drive through moving water or on flooded roadways, the alert says, and stay out of the area until emergency officials advise it is safe to return.

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 for a map of assembly locations for evacuations being urged by the National Weather Service.

"An assembly area is a parking lot or outdoor waiting area for people required to temporarily evacuate or unable to get home," said the O‘ahu Department of Emergency Management in a statement Friday morning. "Sites are NOT staffed and primary access is to outdoor areas. If possible, bathrooms will be opened. 

"Assembly Areas(s) are available to all impacted residents and visitors. Pets welcome but must be in a carrier or on a leash.

: TheBus is mobilizing evacuation bus resources to Waialua/HaleCiwa as of 6:00am and can direct them to any safe staging point in Haleʻiwa.  Deployed buses will be marked with "EVACUATION" on signage and may be flagged down at any safe location (not necessarily at bus stops) to board and evacuate.  No fares required.

"However, major service disruption in Waialua and Haleʻiwa. No service on Route 521. Routes 52 and 60 operating only to Weed Circle in Haleʻiwa. Routes 60 and 88A service impacted: No service between Waimea Valley and Kahaluʻu (Kamehameha/Kahekili at Hygienic Store)."

Officials urge evacuees to, if possible, bring a Go Bag with essential supplies including medications. 

"Assembly Areas are pet friendly but pets must be in a carrier or leash. Bring pet food and other essential supplies to care for your pet if you can."

 for all islands through Sunday afternoon.

More urgently, it issued, at 7:43 a.m., a flash floor emergency for Northern O‘ahu:

Emergency management reported widespread life-threatening flash flooding effects continuing across northern  O‘ahu, particularly in the Hale‘iwa and Waialua areas. 

"Although  rainfall rates have temporarily decreased, significant runoff  continues to produce high water levels, including the Wahiawa  Reservoir which continues to rise.  

"Additional bands of heavy rainfall moving in from the southwest will continue over the area throughout the day, which could lead to renewed rises in water levels and worsening flooding conditions. 

"The Wahiawa Reservoir (Lake Wilson) remains elevated, with water levels continuing to rise from runoff, despite a break in the heavy rainfall. Additional rises in this reservoir could further exacerbate downstream flooding along the streams, particularly near Otake Camp in Waialua.  For the windward side of Oahu, periods of heavy showers will continue to develop and move through, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Water levels in the streams remain high, especially in the Waiahole, Waikane, and Kahana streams. Runoff impacting vulnerable low lying areas and roads will continue through the morning hours.    

"This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Northern Oahu. This is a   PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!"

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<title>Storm updates:  Waialua roads at risk of failing. Gov. Josh Green says storm damages…</title>

Waialua roads at risk for failure, residents urged to "leave now." Also, at a press conference Friday evening, Green and other officials said an evacuation order remains in effect for Hale’iwa and Waialua on O‘ahu, while an evacuation warning has been issued for ‘Īao and Kīhei on Maui.

Storm updates:  Waialua roads at risk of failing. Gov. Josh Green says storm damages could top $1 billion

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Katie Helland

Arts & Entertainment

Aloha Spirit

The storm which battered Hawaiʻi last weekend caused closures across the state and lead to the cancellation of some popular events, like the Honolulu Festival’s Grand Parade and Nagaoka Fireworks Show, but there were still moments of cultural exchange.

Ted Kubo, president of the nonprofit Honolulu Festival Foundation and president and CEO of the travel services company, JTB Hawaiʻi, Inc., reflected on the festival with Aloha State Daily.

The Honolulu Festival events had been set to run Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15. 

Public schools, libraries, courthouses and state offices were closed

 on Friday, March 13, due to the weather. 

Power outages eventually left more than 217,000 people in the dark

On Saturday, March 14, several hundred people were lined up at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center in the morning to participate in the Honolulu Festival activities that had not been canceled.

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Another of his favorite moments was the mini parade held for performers at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on Sunday, March 15, after the popular Grand Parade was canceled. It was not open to the public due to space limitations, but allowed participants a chance to perform and be an audience for each other, he said.

“We asked all of the performers for the parade to come and join, but it was up to them because that day was still bad weather,” Kubo said.

Each year, the total attendance over the three-day period is anticipated to be about 150,000 people, according to event organizers. Of that number, approximately 2,500 attendees are performers and groups that fly in from Japan for the events.

The official count for this year isn’t in yet, but it didn’t look like as many as last year, he added.

“We don't know how many, but I am so glad people still came,” Kubo said.

Originally, events were planned for the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Ala Moana Center’s Centerstage, Waikīkī Beach Walk and International Market Place.

Performances at Waikīkī Beach Walk were canceled Saturday and Sunday due to the weather. Ones slated for International Market Place were canceled Saturday, but festival organizers were able to bring these performances inside on Sunday.

The Hawaiʻi Convention Center opened to visitors and offered performances and activities, including its 

At Ala Moana Center, there were performances at the Centerstage. On Saturday, March 14, the audience was “maybe even more than the usual weekend at the Centerstage” because people often head to the center to spend the day there when it rains, he said.

The fireworks show required advance preparation on barges so festival organizers had to cancel the event, due to inclement weather, Kubo said.

The Grand Parade, which is popular with tourists and kamaʻāina, had been set for Sunday, March 15, and was also canceled, due to the weather. Saturated ground led to a large tree falling on Kalākaua Avenue on Friday, Kubo added. Hawaiʻi does not usually experience this level of prolonged non-stop rain and festival organizers worried the continuing rain would increase the risk of more possible fallen trees, he added.

That parade was expected to have 1,500 marchers and 10 floats, as well as three bands, according to 

 with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services.

“Same as the fireworks, if there was a way for us to still do it, then we wanted to have both fireworks and parade still operable on Sunday,” he said.

While performances at outdoor spaces were canceled, festival organizers offered each group a chance to perform at least once somewhere inside, he added.

“It was sort of chaos at the beginning, but everybody was organized to at least have one performance,” Kubo said.

The Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden, a long-distance 

 where teams run a total of five laps of a 5km course between Kapiʻolani Regional Park and an ocean lookout just past Diamond Head Lighthouse, was postponed, according to the festival website. A new date has not yet been set, he said.

“The organizing committee carefully monitored the situation and considered all possible options until the last moment,” shared a statement on the 

. “However, after thorough discussion and with the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff as our top priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden to another date.”

Honolulu Festival

<title>Honolulu Festival adapts to weather</title>

Honolulu Festival had to cancel its Grand Parade and Nagaoka Fireworks Show last weekend, but participants found moments of levity in a mini parade for performers that wasn’t open to the public, as well as other events promoting cultural exchange at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

Honolulu Festival adapts to weather

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Food & Dining

Last October, The Kāhala Hotel & Resort announced that 

Alan Wong’s would be replacing Hoku’s as its signature restaurant

The resort announced today that, after 30 years of service, Hoku’s at The Kāhala will conclude its last dinner service on Feb. 20. The restaurant’s closure will lead to the opening of Alan Wong’s Kāhala Hotel & Resort, scheduled to debut on March 25.

Hoku’s last Sunday brunch service will be Feb. 15. On Feb. 23, restaurant reservations for Alan Wong’s Kāhala Hotel & Resort will be available via OpenTable for dining on and after April 8.

The Veranda — known for its afternoon tea — will temporarily close during the transition and reopen with regular service upon the opening of Alan Wong’s. Customers can also look forward to the return of the resort’s popular Sunday brunch on March 29 with no changes to the current menu selection.

Guests who want an earlier dining experience at Alan Wong’s can book The Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s 

. The package includes a dining credit, exclusive restaurant reservations during its first two weeks of operation, daily breakfast buffet at Plumeria Beach House and spa credit. The eatery will open to the general public on April 8.

These milestones are part of The Kāhala’s “Legacy of Aloha” celebration, which honors the resort’s rich history. As part of the celebration, the resort has undergone an extensive refresh of its suites and guest rooms; upgrades include new flooring and local collaborations.

“The Legacy of Aloha represents everything The Kāhala stands for — genuine hospitality, deep respect for place, and meaningful guest experiences,” states Joe Ibarra, general manager of The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. “As we bid farewell to Hoku’s and prepare to welcome Alan Wong’s, we are entering an exciting new chapter that further elevates The Kāhala as a destination for exceptional dining and refined luxury.”

For more information, visit The Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s 

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Hoku’s at The Kāhala’s last dinner service is Feb. 20. Alan Wong’s Kāhala Hotel & Resort will open to the general public on April 8; guests who book The Kāhala Hotel & Resort’s Legacy of Aloha package can secure early access to experience the new restaurant.

Alan Wong’s Kāhala restaurant is opening March 25

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Hawai‘i Rep. Ed Case was one of four Democrats to vote Thursday in support of a Republican bill requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, while fellow Rep. Jill Tokuda voted against.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a pillar of Republicans’ domestic policy intended to ensure that anyone voting in a federal election produce proof of citizenship. 

, the SAVE Act requires voters to submit either a REAL ID-compliant form of identification, a valid U.S. passport, an official U.S. military identification card with record of service, or another valid government-issued photo identification card in order to be registered to vote.

The bill also includes some provisions for those without documentary proof of citizenship to register. For example, an applicant could submit other evidence to a local official along with an attestation of citizenship under penalty of perjury, whereupon that official could determine whether the applicant has sufficiently proved their citizenship.

Furthermore, the act requires each state to establish a program to enforce the bill’s other conditions within 30 days of the bill’s enactment. Such programs would use data by the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration or other government agencies and databases to check the citizenship status of applicants.

Democrats and other opponents of the SAVE Act argue that its passage could lead to voter disenfranchisement and block citizens from exercising their rights if they don’t have readily available documentation.  

Case, who represents Honolulu between Kapolei, East Honolulu and Wahiawā, disagreed. In comments sent via email to the Aloha State Daily, he said the bill “provides consistent national standards for what documentation is necessary to prove citizenship and the right to vote.

“Fears of voter suppression because of these standards are overstated and should not prevent reasonable citizen ID requirements, and voter suppression is in any event illegal,” Case concluded.

However, according to D.C. records, Case voted against the SAVE Act when it came before the House in 2024.

The other Democrats who voted for the bill were Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Perez of Washington. Rep. Jill Tokuda, who represents all parts of Hawai‘i that Case does not, joined with other House Democrats to oppose the measure.

“I voted against the SAVE Act because it’s a blatant act of voter suppression—one of the most egregious in our lifetime," read a comment by Tokuda sent via email to the Aloha State Daily. "It targets women, our service members, and rural Americans by erecting needless barriers to the ballot box. This bill is not about election integrity. It’s about silencing millions of eligible voters and it undermines our democracy. Democracy thrives when more people participate, not fewer, and I will never support legislation that makes it harder for Americans to exercise their right to vote."

The final House vote on the SAVE Act came to 220-208 in favor of passage. The measure now goes before the Senate for further debate.

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<title>CONGRESS WATCH: How Hawai‘i's reps voted on the SAVE Act</title>

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a pillar of Republicans’ domestic policy intended to ensure that anyone voting in a federal election produce proof of citizenship. Here's how Hawai‘i's reps voted.

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