#Politics
Mayor Bissen says former chief of staff’s lawsuit is politically motivated as he seeks reelection
The incumbent mayor is contending with a lawsuit and a slate of challengers as he defends his first term, with one political analyst calling it “probably the most interesting race this election cycle.”
Prominent kalo farmer Bobby Pahia to run for Maui County Council seat in race that could impact power balance
Bobby Pahia hopes to fill the seat that will be vacated by Yuki Lei Sugimura as she launches a bid for mayor.
White Explains Intent of Bill Seeking Authority to Fire Members’ Staff
Testifiers called the legislation “unfair,” “bullying,” and “discriminating.” Opponents said such power would give the chair and those in the majority…
Lingle Endorsed by Police Union
Today, former governor Lingle visited the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers’ Maui Chapter to accept their endorsement of her bid for the US Senate.
Hirono: Majority’s Gift to Hawaii Is Tax Increase
Congressman Hirono issued a statement today saying that the US House Majority has thrown out the bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.
Attorney Guzman Running for Pontanilla’s Council Seat
Don Guzman has announced his candidacy for the Maui County Council residency seat of Kahului today.
US Senate Candidate Lingle to Speak to Maui Chamber
Hot on the heels of her senate candidacy announcement, former Republican governor Linda Lingle will speak to the Maui Chamber of Commerce.
Ed Case Opening Maui Campaign Headquarters
Continuing his statewide Senate campaign kickoff, Ed Case will open his Maui headquarters on Friday, August 26th in Wailuku.
Primary contestant opts out of Maui mayoral endorsement
Former Mayoral Candidate Chris Hart says he will remain neutral, refraining from endorsing either of the remaining two candidates in the race for Mayor. The announcement was made this morning during an interview with Pacific Radio Group. “Recently I was invited to meet with Charmaine Tavares and also with Alan Arakawa, and we discussed the […]
