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Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Christopher Todd
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 Todd, Democratic candidate for State House District 3, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Kiana Kanahele
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 Kiana Kanahele, Democratic candidate for State House District 3, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Kanoa Wilson
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 Kanoa Wilson, Republican candidate for State House District 3, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Austin Martin
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 Austin Martin, Libertarian candidate for State House District 3, which covers a portion...
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee — Keli’i Akina
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 Keli’i Akina, candidate for Office of Hawaiian Affairs at-large trustee. The other candidates...
Catherine Toth Fox: This Principal Made A Community Centered On Raising Fish And Vegetables
When Garret Zakahi joined Jefferson Elementary School in Waikiki as principal, enrollment was under 300 students and there were far more residents requesting a geographic exception for their kids to attend other public schools than the other way around. In fact, 11 years ago, no one requested a GE to Jefferson.
Fire On Haleakala Tests Maui’s Improvements In Emergency Management
Maui firefighters are continuing to battle the island’s third fire in a week, a blaze that as of late Thursday had consumed more than 350 acres and was only 50% contained. The Crater Road Fire broke out Wednesday evening and high winds spread it quickly over rugged terrain and into gulches. It was burning around the 7,000-foot level of Haleakala and about 200 cars and their occupants were trapped until Thursday morning near the top of the national park. All vehicles were able to make it down the mountain and fire officials said Thursday evening that they didn’t expect to evacuate any homes.
We’re Collecting Letters To Lahaina. Share Yours Today
If you could write a letter to Lahaina, what would you say?. We want to know what’s on your hearts as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Aug. 8 fires that leveled much of the historic town, beloved by locals and visitors far and wide. Though empty lots...
New PR Firm To Sell Honolulu Rail? Some HART Board Members Say No
A proposal to hire a public relations representative that would answer to the board of directors of the Honolulu rail authority has stalled after several board members expressed doubts about the plan. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation included $110,000 in its budget for this fiscal year to pay for...
Hawaii’s Ed Case Is Latest Democrat Urging Biden To End Campaign
A prominent Hawaii Democrat on Thursday called for President Joe Biden to abandon his bid for reelection, adding to the list of Democrats nationally who want someone else to run. “Difficult times and realities require difficult decisions,” Rep. Ed Case said in an emailed statement from his campaign. “This is...
State Ends Shelter Program For Maui Wildfire Survivors
Hawaii’s shelter program for people who lost their housing in the Aug. 8 wildfires has formally ended, although more than 50 families remain unhoused. Managed by the state and the American Red Cross and funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the shelter program helped 7,796 individuals and 3,071 households, according to a news release Thursday by Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 22 — Cedric Gates
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 Cedric Gates, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 22, which covers Ko Olina,...
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 22 — Teri Kia Savaiinaea
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 Teri Kia Savaiinaea, Republican candidate for State Senate District 22, which covers Ko...
Candidate Q&A: State House District 27 — Jenna Takenouchi
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 Jenna Takenouchi, Democratic candidate for State House District 27, which covers Pacific Heights,...
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Kaialiʻi Kahele
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 Kaialiʻi Kahele, candidate for Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee. His primary...
Asbestos Exposure May Still Affect The Health Of Hawaii Veterans
Over the last century, as the World War II war effort required large quantities of affordable materials to produce military equipment, the United States military overly used asbestos. The mineral was abundant in the markets, and manufacturers wanted to take advantage of its versatility and low price, ignoring the health risks associated with mixing asbestos in products.
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Z. Ka’apana Aki
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 Z. Ka’apana Aki, candidate for Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee. His...
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