1. According to a Feb. 8 Maui News story, 13 people are in the running to replace House Rep. Mele Carroll, who recently resigned because of her health. Which of the following is NOT one of those 13? A. Riki Hokama, Maui County Councilman B. Barbara Haliniak, who ran against Carroll in 2014 C. Rob Parsons, Arakawa Administration executive assistant D. Shay Chan Hodges, … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you know who wants to replace Maui Rep. Mele Carroll?
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Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Resigning From State House Because Of Health
State Representative Mele Carroll, a Democrat whose district includes Haiku, Paia, Hana, Kahoolawe, Molokai and Lanai, is resigning from the state House of Representatives because of her health. A Jan. 20 news release from the state House of Representatives communications office offered a few details: "After consulting with doctors, contemplating her situation, and confirming … [Read more...] about Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Resigning From State House Because Of Health
Citing ‘Health Issues,’ Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Steps Down as Human Services Committee Chairwoman
Maui Representative Mele Carroll, D–13th District, is stepping down as chairwoman of the House Human Services Committee, according to a news release just sent out from the state House of Representatives communications office. Her reason: undefined "health issues." “I recently asked Speaker [Joe] Souki to re-assign the chairmanship this session due to some health issues I … [Read more...] about Citing ‘Health Issues,’ Maui Rep. Mele Carroll Steps Down as Human Services Committee Chairwoman
2014 Hawaii Primary Election Endorsements
For us political junkies, the late summer of an even-numbered year is a magical time. Our airwaves, email and inboxes get jammed with misleading, often shameless propaganda. Battalions of volunteers line roadsides to wave colorful but still bland signs at passing motorists. And, for the true believers, forums pop up at community centers around the island, where earnest … [Read more...] about 2014 Hawaii Primary Election Endorsements
Maui County Council primary elections are normally bland, but this year’s four-way race over Mike White’s Makawao-Haiku-Paia district is different
He says it used to happen a lot more, but the last time was at about four or five years ago. Mike Molina was still a Maui County Councilmember then, and he’d just walked into the Burger King on Dairy Road in Kahului. Immediately, he says, the woman behind the counter began giggling. He says she then got her manager. “They thought I was Rick Moranis,” Molina is telling me at … [Read more...] about Maui County Council primary elections are normally bland, but this year’s four-way race over Mike White’s Makawao-Haiku-Paia district is different