Thursday, July 10 was the deadline for Hawaii candidates running in the August Primary Election to get their first campaign finance disclosure forms over to the state Campaign Spending Commission. According to the filings, which cover Jan. 1 through June 30 of this year, there is a little more than $359,000 in the collective coffers of the six people running for Mayor of Maui … [Read more...] about This Tuesday, July 15: Maui County Mayoral Race Candidates Forum
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Quizunderstood: How well do you know gift disclosures?
1. On Monday, June 30, which Hawaii legislator Tweeted “Outrageous #HobbyLobby ruling lets bosses restrict #freedom of women’s health decisions” in response to that day’s Supreme Court ruling on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby? A. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard B. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa C. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz D. U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono E. Hawaii State Rep. Kaniela … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know gift disclosures?
This Friday, Feb. 28: Party With Maui Mayor Arakawa At The Grand Wailea
He's still looking like a shoe-in for reelection, but Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa is taking no chances. In fact, he's pulling out most of the stops for a big fundraiser this Friday night at the Grand Wailea. For just $75, you too can hobnob with the mayor at the Grand's Haleakala Ballroom. The whole thing starts at 4:30pm, and dinner's at 6pm. Comedian Andy Bumatai will provide … [Read more...] about This Friday, Feb. 28: Party With Maui Mayor Arakawa At The Grand Wailea
Save Honolua Coalition President Tamara Paltin To Run For Maui County Mayor
And now here’s an addendum to last week’s cover story “Unopposed? Who will step forward and challenge Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa.” As we were going to press, I got a call from a source saying that Maui County lifeguard/Save Honolua Coalition President Tamara Paltin had just filed an organizational report with the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission saying she intended to run for … [Read more...] about Save Honolua Coalition President Tamara Paltin To Run For Maui County Mayor
Second Election Print Out In, Results Becoming Clear
The arrival of the second election printout from the state Office of Elections brings clarity to most state and county races. The two races that still appear too close to call are the East Maui Council race between Bill Medeiros and Bob Carroll, which Carroll leads by less than 60 votes, and the District 11 state House race, which George Fontaine leads by less than 200 votes … [Read more...] about Second Election Print Out In, Results Becoming Clear