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West Maui Rep. Cochran leads House in floor no-shows — again, but not as much

State Rep. Elle Cochran of West Maui missed 20% of floor sessions so far this year, the highest absence rate among all House members, according to House of Representatives’ Daily Session Attendance sheets. The records show Cochran was absent for 11 out of 55 session days.

Four Maui County incumbents uncontested for re-election

By virtue of being uncontested, Maui County Council Members Shane Sinenci of East Maui and Gabe Johnson of Lāna‘i will be re-elected to their respective seats this year. Central Maui Sen. Troy Hashimoto is also uncontested for his 5th District Senate seat, and District 9 Rep. Justin Woodson has no opponent to stand in the way of his return to the state House of Representatives.

Three Lawsuits Filed on Maui Over Shoreline Access

Three lawsuits have been filed in Maui’s Environmental Court seeking protection of public access to the shoreline for fishing, recreation and other traditional