As the state investigates an alleged $35,000 payment tied to an influential lawmaker, Della Au Belatti underscores the need for transparency, ethics, and answers the public can trust.

In this Look at the Lege segment, Della Au Belatti discusses major issues before the Legislature, including emergency preparedness, mental health services, military land leases, good government practices, and the $35,000 bribery investigation and its ramifications for this session.

Responding to reporting on an unidentified lawmaker accused of accepting $35,000, Rep. Della Au Belatti criticized Attorney General Anne Lopez’s decision not to investigate, saying the executive branch is abdicating its responsibility and raising serious questions about accountability and conflicts of interest.

State Rep. Della Au Belatti joined Hawaii News Now's Spotlight Now to discuss immigration enforcement in Hawaiʻi and the importance of protecting families while ensuring transparency and accountability in federal actions.

Della spoke with hosts Gary Hooser and Aria Juliet about healthcare, transparency, and the challenges facing Hawai‘i’s working families. 

State Rep. Della Au Belatti announced Thursday her intent to run for U.S. Congress, making her the newest candidate in the race for the Hawaiʻi District 1 seat, currently held by U.S. Rep. Ed Case.

State Rep. Della Au Belatti announced her candidacy for Hawaii’s Congressional District 1 seat on Thursday, vowing to stand with the rest of the state’s Congressional delegation and stand in support of Democratic values in ways she said incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Case has not. 

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Veteran state lawmaker Della Au Bellati announced that she plans to run for Congress on Thursday.

HONOLULU (Island News) -- State Representative Della Au Belatti announced the launch of her 2026 Campaign for Congress.

Rep. Belatti announced her plans to run for House District 1 on Thursday, Sept. 25 outside the Hawaii State Library.