Ashley Mizuo
Government ReporterAshley Mizuo is Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s government reporter. She previously worked at Crooked Media producing two podcasts: "Pod Save the World" and "Strict Scrutiny." Before that, she was the City Hall reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and a general assignment reporter at HPR.
Born and raised on O’ahu, she's a graduate of ‘Iolani School and has a bachelor's in journalism and political science from Loyola University Chicago and a master's in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield.
When she's not reporting she can be found running, surfing (badly), consuming excessive amounts of coffee and obsessing over Taylor Swift.
Contact her at amizuo@hawaiipublicradio.org or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ashleymizuo.
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The state passed a new law to expand the counties' ability to control short-term rentals. The City and County of Honolulu is contemplating how to use the law to increase enforcement on Oʻahu. As HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports, it's difficult to know how county and state revenue would be impacted if more short-term rentals are phased out.
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A case that challenges whether or not short-term rentals are allowed on farmland in Hawaiʻi County has made its way to the state’s highest court.
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According to this year's Point in Time Count, the amount of people experiencing homelessness increased by about 12%. For those unsheltered, the increase was higher at 17%. Throughout one day in January, volunteers surveyed Oʻahu's homeless population. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the latest data.
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A new study by University of Hawaiʻi researchers show that when chlorine in water is mixed with fuel it can produce a substance that is harmful to people.
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Most Hawaiʻi residents will likely see lower income taxes next year due to a measure passed by the state Legislature. Lawmakers say it's the biggest tax cut in state history: about $5 billion over the next five years. As HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains, some advocates say those changes could limit tax assistance for those who need it most.
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The state is working on fire mitigation efforts like grass management, installing more remote weather stations for monitoring and urging the residents to be mindful of actions that could spark fires.
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The state will continue to see economic growth, but at a slower pace compared to previous years, according to the latest forecast from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, or UHERO.
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The state Campaign Spending Commission has fined former lawmaker and congressional candidate Kaniela Ing $18,000 for 24 counts of campaign spending violations.
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State Sen. Maile Shimabukuro will resign from her seat at the end of the month. She has represented West Oʻahu for the last 21 years.
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At the start of the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers warned they would face tough decisions while focusing on Maui's recovery and balancing core government functions.
