Maui Election
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.
Democracy for America Endorses Ing for Congress
Democracy for America today endorsed Hawaiʻi State Representative Kaniela Ing in his race for Hawaiʻi’s 1st Congressional District seat.
Souki to Resign Amid Ethics Commission Settlement
Long-time lawmaker Joe Souki of Maui will resign from his legislative post amid a state Ethics Commission settlement over allegations of sexual harassment.
Councilmember Sugimura Files for Re-Election
Upcountry Maui County Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura, Thursday, accompanied by colleagues, friends, family, and supporters, filed for re-election.
District 8 State House Candidate, Hughey Hopes to Address Affordable Housing
The continued shortage of affordable housing has motivated Democrat Justin Hughey to run for the District 8 State House seat.
