Veteran Hawaii lawmaker Gene Ward died this morning after a prolonged illness that led him to retire on Monday.

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Another week of spring sports action in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) kicked off Monday across the isle with an array of events. See the paper all week long for continued coverage.

HONOLULU (Island News) – Representative Diamond Garcia announced that Representative Gene Ward passed away Friday morning, ...

The Republican lawmaker represented Hawaii Kai, Kalama Valley and Portlock. His last day in office was March 31.

His lifelong commitment to serving the people of Hawai‘i—whether in the Legislature, the Peace Corps, or as a diplomat—has ...

With the inaugural season of girls flag football underway across the state of Hawai‘i, one team making waves in the Oahu Interscholastic Association is Leilehua — led by a name familiar to many local ...

Gene Ward’s desk as House members pay tribute to him Friday morning. 2 /4 COURTESY CATHY LEE Lei drape former Rep. Gene Ward’s desk as House members pay tribute to him Friday morning. WEST HAWAII ...

Gene Ward, who represented Hawaiʻi Kai, Kalama Valley and Portlock in the state House of Representatives, died Friday morning ...

The regular list of dignitaries and politicians were expected to attend. But the meaning of this new facility had deep ...