Social media is where broken hearts are shared. Immediately after Councilmember Tasha Kama changed her committee vote – a known swing vote – to approve Mayor Mike Victorino’s embattled appointment for Corporation Counsel, Patrick Wong, the nastiness began. The most hurtful comments came in the form of name calling. Others leveled unsubstantiated allegations of nepotism. […]
Primary Election Wrap-Up: Just how progressive is Hawai‘i?
Last June, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pulled off an extraordinary feat. In her first electoral bid, the 28-year-old political newcomer defeated Joe Crowley, a well-established incumbent, in a Democratic primary election for New York’s 14th Congressional District (parts of the Bronx and Queens). The loss of Crowley, a high profile Democrat with decades of congressional experience, stunned […]
MauiTime Walk Story 2018 Primary Election Guide: State Senate Dist. 7 (Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe) Democratic candidates
Watch MauiTime Walk Story with Maui County Democratic candidates for State Senate District 7 (Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe) and Editor Axel Beers on Market Street in Wailuku, Hawai‘i See who we endorsed by clicking HERE! Primary Election Day will be on August 11 from 7am to 6pm. Visit Elections.hawaii.gov to learn more about […]
MauiTime Walk Story 2018 Primary Election Guide: Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
Watch MauiTime Walk Story with Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Editor Axel Beers on Market Street in Wailuku, Hawai‘i See who we endorsed by clicking HERE! Primary Election Day will be on August 11 from 7am to 6pm. Visit Elections.hawaii.gov to learn more about your polling location, ballot, and registration.
MauiTime Walk Story 2018 Primary Election Guide: Democratic Candidates for Governor
Watch MauiTime Walk Story with Democratic candidates for Governor and Editor Axel Beers on Market Street in Wailuku, Hawai‘i See who we endorsed by clicking HERE! Primary Election Day will be on August 11 from 7am to 6pm. Visit Elections.hawaii.gov to learn more about your polling location, ballot, and registration.
MauiTime Walk Story 2018 Primary Election Guide: State Rep. Dist. 8 (Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Pu‘uohala, Wailuku, Waikapu) Democratic candidates
Watch MauiTime Walk Story with Maui County Democratic candidates for State Rep. District 8 (Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Pu‘uohala, Wailuku, Waikapu) and Editor Axel Beers on Market Street in Wailuku, Hawai‘i See who we endorsed by clicking HERE! Primary Election Day will be on August 11 from 7am to 6pm. Visit Elections.hawaii.gov to learn more about […]
Go vote on August 11!
Go vote this weekend! This Saturday is Primary Election Day. It’s a biennial event in Maui County, and we only get to choose from an unrestrained field of local characters vying for the titles of mayor and governor every four years. It’s a magical time when a “bamboo water peace pipe” builder can share the […]
Maui Emergency Management Agency Advises Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Hector
As Hurricane Hector approaches Hawai‘i, Maui Emergency Management Agency advises all Maui residents to collect materials in preparation for the storm. Please use this weekend to build an emergency kit for your homes and prepare emergency planning in case you are shut in by the storm or in any other emergency such as evacuation. Early […]
MauiTime endorses Lynn DeCoite for state representative, Dist. 13 (Ha‘iku, Hana, Kaupo, Kipahulu, Nahiku, Pa‘ia, Kaho‘olawe, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, Molokini) in 2018 Primary Election
Lynn DeCoite is running against John-Bull English, a political newcomer who has earned publicity for his upcycled campaign signs. We love the aesthetic, but don’t see enough of a reason in his background or vision to upset the incumbent Lynn DeCoite. DeCoite is a smart representative with ties to the community who has consistently supported […]
MauiTime endorses Tiare Lawrence for state representative, Dist. 12 (Spreckelsville, Pukalani, Makawao, Kula, Keokea, Ulupalakua, Kahului) in 2018 Primary Election
Since sign-waving technique did not factor into our endorsements, we back Tiare Lawrence. Lawrence has strong community support and ties that show she would bring effective representation to the people of her district. She has worked hard to stand up to corporate special interests, fighting consistently to ensure that pesticide regulation gets passed to protect […]
MauiTime endorses Tina Wildberger for state representative, Dist. 11 (Kihei, Wailea, Makena) in 2018 Primary Election
The race for Kaniela Ing’s seat pits Tina Wildberger against longtime political player Don Couch and newcomer Lee Myrick. We like both Couch and Myrick, but again it comes down to our perception of strength of conviction in a vision that we believe in. In our interviews, Tina Wildberger showed the greatest grasp of political […]
MauiTime endorses Kauanoe Batangan for state representative, Dist. 9 (Kahului, Pu‘unene, Old Sand Hills, Maui Lani) in 2018 Primary Election
Between Batangan and Justin Woodson (who did not respond to requests for an interview), we endorse Batangan. Kauanoe is a thoughtful and experienced candidate with ties to the community that we hope will make him an effective representative for District 9. Woodson is an appointee who has not done enough to show conviction in a […]
MauiTime endorses Justin Hughey for state representative, Dist. 8 (Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Puuohala, Wailuku, Waikapu) in 2018 Primary Election
We like all the candidates we walked story with, Hashimoto, Hughey, and Wagner, but Justin Hughey came across as the most focused candidate to aggressively push issues that we think are of tremendous importance. Hashimoto is a young, energetic appointee, but we worry that as Joe Souki’s replacement and longtime political insider he represents politics […]
MauiTime endorses J. Kalani English for state senator, Dist. 7 (Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe) in 2018 Primary Election
English is an experienced legislator who currently serves as senate majority leader. It’s significant that Maui retains an experienced politician at the legislature in a leadership position who has a strong understanding of the culture of the district he represents. His legislative record is solid, showing continued efforts to address kupuna care, education, and climate […]
MauiTime endorses Terez Amato for state senator, Dist. 6 (South and West Maui) in 2018 Primary Election
In 2016, Roz Baker received Honolulu Civil Beat’s unflattering distinction of being listed as one of the top 10 candidates who received the most contributions from lobbyists. We have concerns about Baker’s time in office and links between her legislation and financial support she has received from Alexander & Baldwin and the agrochemical seed industry. […]
MauiTime endorses Andria Tupola for governor (Republican) in 2018 Primary Election
If, for some reason, you are still voting Republican after all that has transpired since the 2016 election, we’ll give you our two cents: Tupola is a better option than John Carroll. While her use of “housing creator” right-wing rhetoric to protect wealthy mainland interests are enough to steer us away from the Republican ballot, […]