We were talking about the Hawaiian kingdom. His apparent prestigious involvement in the sovereignty movement intrigued me. But everywhere I looked for information I met dead-ends. “You’re talking to the prime minister,” he said. “That should be sufficient.” “You’re the current prime minister?” I said. “I thought you said you were the former prime minister.” “Yes, … [Read more...] about ‘Do You Ask Everyone You Interview This Question?’
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RUNNING FOR: State Representative, 11th District (South Maui) CURRENT OCCUPATION: Bartender at the Maui Prince Hotel, Banquet Waiter at the Grand Wailea Hotel MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? STEPHEN WEST: I am a working family candidate. I work two jobs, and I have two children. I’m pretty in touch with the workingman out there … [Read more...] about Better Know A Candidate
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RUNNING FOR: US Congress, Second District CURRENT OCCUPATION: State Senator, 21st District MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? COLLEEN HANABUSA: First of all, I have my roots in the Second Congressional District. Also, I believe that if you look at the qualities one needs in Congress, I have those qualities—and you really have to look at our … [Read more...] about Better Know A Candidate
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Running for: East Maui Councilmember Occupation: Chair of the Maui County Cultural Resource Commission, organic farmer MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? SAM KALALAU: I’ve been very active in Maui County for the past 25 years. I’ve sat on various boards and commissions, like the Planning Commission and the Grants … [Read more...] about Better Know A Candidate
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RUNNING FOR: Maui County Mayor CURRENT OCCUPATION: President of the Vietnam Veterans of Maui County MAUI TIME WEEKLY: Why should people vote for you? BILL STROUD: I’m not a politician, for one thing, and that should actually be enough. In Hawai’i politicians have been leading us for 50 years, and what good have they done us? Everybody admits that … [Read more...] about Better Know A Candidate