1. Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing, D–Kihei, is considering running for a new office in 2018, Honolulu Civil Beat reported on Sept. 7. What office is Ing considering? A. Governor B. Lt. Governor C. State Senate D. U.S. Rep. (1st District) E. U.S. Rep. (2nd District) 2. On Sept. 14, county officials announced that Finance Director Danny Agsalog would resign, for personal reasons, … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about who’s taking over the Maui County Finance Department?
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Quizunderstood: What do you know about consumer debt levels in Hawaii?
1. On May 22, the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released a new report showing that Hawaii’s total consumer debt per capita rose to $67,010 in 2015. Where does rank nationwide? A. 2nd B. 10th C. 21st D. 37th E. 45th 2. On May 19, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, announced that she would no longer accept any campaign contributions from … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about consumer debt levels in Hawaii?
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission gives Maui Rep. Justin Woodson small kine fine
I love following the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission (CSC)’s Twitter account (it’s @hicsc). They don’t tweet all the time, but when they do it’s usually to announce the existence of new campaign reports or candidate fundraiser notices. And sometimes, they’ll post a document that shows a local public official messed up. Such was the case on Wednesday, Apr. 5, when the CSC … [Read more...] about Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission gives Maui Rep. Justin Woodson small kine fine
Quizunderstood: What do you know about Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new LGBT travelers research?
1. According to the Mar. 19 Maui News, 13-year-old Leela Waterford of Kahului won the 2017 Kamaaina Kids Hawaii State Spelling Bee last week. What word did she have to spell correctly to win the title? A. Guetapens B. Chrysanthemum C. Doleful D. Colchicum E. Billycan 2. Last week, the Hawaii House of Representatives passed a proposed budget that includes $63 million for … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: What do you know about Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new LGBT travelers research?
Tonight and Tomorrow: Public hearings on Alexander and Baldwin water leases
There are two Public Water System Hearings this week during which comments are being heard concerning Alexander & Baldwin's use of public resources. A&B has applied to the state Board of Land and Natural Resources for a 30-year lease of water from streams in Nahiku, Keanae and Huelo, according to published reports. This week, Maui citizens have the chance to speak … [Read more...] about Tonight and Tomorrow: Public hearings on Alexander and Baldwin water leases