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Long-Term Recovery Plan For Lahaina Expected By December
Maui County’s new planning director, Kate Blystone, wants people to “think big” when it comes to rebuilding Lahaina. At the last of five community workshops to brainstorm how to rebuild the town that was largely destroyed by the Aug. 8 fire, some people wanted the footprint of the once-thriving business district to remain the same, but with three-story parking garages at each end. Others wanted the area that includes a part of Front Street to become a park or cultural corridor, honoring the place King Kamehameha made the Hawaiian Kingdom’s capital in 1802.
Why Campaign Finance Reform Requires A Public Call To Action
Several weeks ago, Keith Kaneshiro and members of the Dennis Mitsunaga engineering and architectural firm were found not guilty of bribery charges under the Federal Dishonest Services statute. Due to a series of federal court rulings and a pending U.S. Supreme Court case, the government in the Kaneshiro/Mitsunaga case was required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt there was “clear and unambiguous” evidence of a bribe.
Beth Fukumoto: For These Democratic Challengers, It's About Giving Voters A Choice
Following last week’s dive into the uphill battles GOP contenders face in Hawaii this election season, it’s time to shift focus to the Democratic side. Even in a predominantly Democratic state like Hawaii, challenging the status quo isn’t easy. Both Democratic and Republican incumbents hold strong positions, making it tough for challengers to break through.
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Joshua Montgomery
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Joshua Montgomery, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 7, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Rebecca Villegas
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Rebecca Villegas, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 7, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Wesley Moore
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Wesley Moore, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 7, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Zahz HewLen
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Zahz HewLen, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 7, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 7 — Jennifer Wilkinson
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Jennifer Wilkinson, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 7, which covers a portion...
It’s All About Water Quality And Housing For Windward City Council Candidates
Four candidates are vying to represent the Honolulu City Council’s Windward district, which stretches from Waimanalo to Heeia and includes Kailua and Kaneohe. They rank the need for more housing as a high priority. But district residents are also worried about increases in residential density, necessitating a balanced approach for their council representative.
The Weekly News Quiz: July 12
We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. If you have feedback on the quiz, please send us an email at us.quiz@theconversation.com. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original...
Jonathan Okamura: There May Be No 'Black Jobs,' But What About Micronesian Jobs?
During his recent debate on CNN with President Joe Biden, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump claimed that migrants were taking “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs” from Americans, arguments which he repeated at a campaign rally the following day. Critics, led by African American and Democratic...
John Hill: Judge Hides Records In Child's Death Because We Might Get The Wrong Idea
Almost three years after 6-year-old Isabella Kalua died, the public still has no idea why the state and a Family Court placed her with the Waimanalo couple accused of killing her. The latest impediment? A Family Court judge, Matthew Viola, who believes that releasing redacted court filings might give the...
GOP Primary Opponents Square Off In Waianae, Where ‘You Can Win As A Republican’
Tiana Wilbur hopes to pick up from where she left off in the last election. After winning the Republican primary in 2022, Wilbur squared off against incumbent Rep. Cedric Gates in the general election to represent House District 45, which includes Waianae and Makaha. Wilbur lost by roughly 10 percentage points, or about 500 votes.
Top Hawaii Officials Condemn Shooting At Trump Rally
The chair of the Hawaii Republican Party on Saturday said the local GOP stands “in solidarity” with former President Donald Trump and his family following his injury in a deadly shooting incident at a political rally in Pennsylvania. “This senseless act is a stark reminder that we, as...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 1 — Brittany Anderson
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Brittany Anderson, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 1, which covers North Hilo,...
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai Trustee — Luana Alapa
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Luana Alapa, candidate for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai trustee. The other candidates...
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Upcountry District — Edward Codelia
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Edward Codelia, candidate for Maui County Council Upcountry District. His primary opponents are...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Christopher Muraoka
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Christopher Muraoka, Republican candidate for State House District 45, which covers Waianae and...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Grace Manipol
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Grace Manipol, candidate for Hawaii County Council District 2, which covers Hilo and...
Miske Defense Denies His Involvement In Conspiracy And Casts Doubt On Government Narrative
Michael Miske’s defense attorney on Friday denied his client’s involvement in what prosecutors called a “criminal underworld” and described Miske as a successful businessman who was wrongfully accused of having a hand in crimes carried out by others around him. Defense attorney Michael Kennedy attacked the...
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