Laura In the News
Senate District 1 Candidate Forum
Senate District 1: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Senate District 1 includes the Big Island communities of Hilo, Paukaa, Papaikou and Pepeekeo.
Honolulu Civil Beat - July 22, 2024
Candidate Q&A
Honolulu Civil Beat - June 24, 2024
Read about Laura’s concern for and ideas on how to address issues facing the Hilo community, including the rapid rising cost of living and homelessness.
Op-ed: A Call for Compassionate Solutions
“Adopting a compassionate approach that focuses on rehabilitation and social services is not only morally right but also economically prudent. Investing in the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens can lead to a more stable and productive society.”
Hawai’i Tribune Herald - February 1, 2024
Candidate Q&A
Honolulu Civil Beat - July 8, 2022
Hear what Laura has to say on issues important to her and the constituents she has been working hard for as the Senator of Hilo.
Hawaii Candidate Forum
League of Women Voters - July 13, 2022
Laura spoke with AAUW and LWV to highlight her vision for an equal and just future for Hilo and the State of Hawaiʻi.
Redistricting Forces 2 State Senators Against Each Other
Honolulu Civil Beat - July 24, 2022
“My approach in life I also apply in the Senate. It’s from a place of complete aloha and transparency, truth telling and integrity, and community-based learning,”
