Maui Election
Dain Kane Files For State House District 8 Seat
Dain Kane, a former Maui Council Member and currently teacher at ʻĪao School, filed nomination papers as an official candidate for the State House District 8.
Don Couch Campaign Kickoff Event, May 16
Former Maui County Council member Don Couch will host his campaign kick-off for the District 11 House seat on Wednesday, May 16 at the Kīhei VFW Hall.
Campaign Fundraiser for Lawrence, May 16
The campaign for State House District 12 candidate Tiare Lawrence, hosts a campaign fundraiser on May 16, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Pukalani.
Victorino Hosts Kaua‘i Relief Donation Drop-Off
Maui mayoral candidate Michael Victorino and his committee are collecting canned food and water donations to help with flood relief efforts on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu.
Senate Passes Bill for Constitutional Amendment to Support Public Schools
The Hawai‘i State Senate voted 23-1 on Monday to approve a bill that proposes a constitutional amendment to support public schools.
Maui Fundraiser for Kaua‘i Mayor Carvalho Cancelled
Carvalho, who is running for Lieutenant Governor, is attending to storm recovery efforts on his home island after heavy rains battered the island’s north shore communities with upwards of three-feet of rainfall in a 24-hour period.
Hashimoto Appointed to Maui District 8 House Seat
Gov. David Ige appointed Troy Hashimoto to the Maui House seat previously occupied by former Rep. Joe Souki.
Hashimoto, Kane and Wildman Finalist for District 8 House Vacancy
The list of candidates seeking to fill the remaining term for the District 8 House vacancy has been narrowed to three: Troy Hashimoto, Dain Kane and Joe Wildman
8 Applications Received for Maui’s District 8 House Vacancy
The Maui County Democratic Party has received eight applications from registered Democrats in good standing to fill the remaining term of the District 8 House seat left vacated by Representative Joseph Souki. Applicants include: Dain Kane, Troy Hashimoto, Avery Chumbley, Justin Hughey, Joe Wildman, Lynn Regan, Mary Wagner and Robert Hill III. Applicants are residents […]
Council Chair Mike White to Retire from Council
Maui County Council Chair Mike White announced today that he will be retiring at the end of the term and will not be seeking re-election.
Elle Cochran Opens Mayoral Campaign Headquarters
West Maui Councilmember Elle Cochran hosted a grand opening event on Friday for her mayoral campaign headquarters.
Application Period Opens to Fill Souki’s Remaining Term
An application deadline has been set for April 11 at 3:30 p.m. for individuals seeking consideration to fill the remaining term left vacant by Joseph Souki.
Paltin Seeks Election to Maui County Council
Tamara Paltin has turned in nomination papers for election to the County Councilʻs open West Maui residency seat.
Couch Announces Candidacy for District 11 House
Couch is running as a Democrat to represent State House District 11 which includes Kīhei, Wailea and Mākena.
Search Begins to Fill Souki’s Remaining Term
The process has begun to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of longtime Rep. Joe Souki of Maui who stepped down amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Tsutsui Endorses Hanabusa for Governor, Maui Headquarters Open
Former Lt governor, Shan Tsutsui of Maui has endorsed Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa for governor and announced he will be leading her campaign efforts on Maui.
Maui’s Legislative Seats Draw Early Interest
Those who have expressed interest in Rep. Joe Souki’s 8th District seat include: Lynn Araki-Regan; Troy Hashimoto; Justin Hughey; Dain Kane; and Mary Wagner.
Governor Candidates to Talk Shop on Native Hawaiian Issues
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Board of Directors and Policy Center are preparing for a substantive forum with candidates running for Governor.
Maui’s Roz Baker Running for Re-Election to State Senate
State Senator Roz Baker has pulled papers for re-election to the 6th Senatorial District of South and West Maui.
Patsy T. Mink PAC Endorses Hanabusa for Governor
Recognizing her as “a champion of equality, equity and progress,” the Patsy T. Mink PAC endorsed Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa for Governor of Hawai‘i.
