It hasn't even been a week since we laid down the first of our 2016 minefields (otherwise known as election endorsement issues), and we’ve taken about as much incoming fire as I expected. Whenever you pick a side in a political fight, you’re going to get heat–especially when your criteria for endorsing candidates doesn't follow strict ideological lines. But we thought it might … [Read more...] about Here’s some feedback we got on our 2016 Hawaii Primary Election Endorsement Issue
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South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing releases statement on arrest; MPD releases booking photo
Last night, state Representative Kaniela Ing, D–South Maui, released a statement on his July 26 arrest on a $250 traffic infraction bench warrant issued back in February of this year. Here's Ing's statement, in full: I deeply apologize for missing the notice and court date while on Oahu for legislative work. I will accept full responsibility for whatever outcome transpires, … [Read more...] about South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing releases statement on arrest; MPD releases booking photo
UPDATED: South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing deals with traffic bench warrant after MauiTime inquiry
State Representative Kaniela Ing, D–South Maui, is only now dealing with a bench warrant dating Feb. 18 of this year, after MauiTime inquired on the matter. The $250 warrant was issued by the Second District Court after Ing missed a court hearing on a citation for lacking motor vehicle insurance back on Jan. 18, court records show. MauiTime discovered the bench warrant after … [Read more...] about UPDATED: South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing deals with traffic bench warrant after MauiTime inquiry