You can add Hawaii to the list of states Donald Trump has won in his quest to seize power–sorry–win the nomination to be the Republican presidential candidate in 2016. With 100 percent of precincts reporting in, the Associated Press reported that on Mar. 8 Trump won 5,677 votes–roughly 42 percent of the Hawaii Republicans who cast ballots this year. Senator Ted Cruz–who’s … [Read more...] about Yep, Donald Trump won the 2016 Hawaii Republican Presidential Caucus
James "Duke" Aiona
Maui GMO Initiative Aside, County Voters Embrace Status Quo
Given the strong mobilization of voters for the GMO Initiative, you’d expect more of an impact on the rest of the couple dozen local races on the ballot. But no. In fact, no Maui County incumbent lost on election night. The pro-GMO Initiative people even put together a slate of candidates–with the exception of incumbent Maui County Councilmember Elle Cochran, all of them lost … [Read more...] about Maui GMO Initiative Aside, County Voters Embrace Status Quo
Hunt Development Group To Build 68 ‘Luxury’ Homes In Kihei
The photo above is in jest, but not by much. Just when you thought South Maui had all the "luxury" homes it needed, Hunt Development Group went and broke ground on a few dozen more. On Oct. 6, the company held a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony at the site of their new Nu'u Aina development, which is located mauka of Pi'ilani Highway near the Maui Research and Technology … [Read more...] about Hunt Development Group To Build 68 ‘Luxury’ Homes In Kihei
Of The 4 Men Running For Hawaii Governor, Just Aiona & Ige Have Traction
Large business associations like the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce rarely write good comedy, but earlier this month, when the organization promoted its upcoming Sept. 23 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, it did exactly that. "Save the date!" the organization tweeted on Sept. 2. "Hear from all 3 leading candidates on initiatives to shape HI's biz climate." The "3 leading candidates" … [Read more...] about Of The 4 Men Running For Hawaii Governor, Just Aiona & Ige Have Traction
This Monday, Sept. 22: HPR Hosts Live Hawaii Governor Candidates Forum
Does the four-way race to be the next Hawaii Governor have you flummoxed? Are you having trouble placing Democratic candidate David Ige? Or understanding why Independent candidate Mufi Hannemann and Republican James "Duke" Aiona are running again? Or remembering the name of Libertarian candidate Jeff Davis? Well, now you have some help. This Monday night, Hawaii Public … [Read more...] about This Monday, Sept. 22: HPR Hosts Live Hawaii Governor Candidates Forum