Dean Schmucker, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Dean Schmucker, and I’m a candidate for State Representative House District 8.  I believe that the most important issues facing Hawaii today are structural issues in the Legislature itself.  That’s why I am advocating term limits for legislators.  I also believe that... Read more »

Justin Hughey, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Justin Hughey and I’m running for State House of Representatives, District 8.  I am a teacher, and I work a second job at a restaurant in order to be a teacher, even though I have a Master’s Degree.  My predominant focus is... Read more »

Another Maui endorsement has been made.  The International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 142 political action committee has endorsed State Representative Joe Bertram III for re-election to the District 11 state house seat.  Bertram, who is the incumbent for the seat, faces two other democratic challengers:  Johanna Amorin and Netra Halperin, as well as a... Read more »

State Representative Mele Carroll of Maui raised concerns over plans for a proposed 400 MW wind farm on the island of Lanai, after visiting the site over the weekend.  While voicing support for renewable energy, Carroll questioned the logic in generating alternative energy at the risk of protecting natural resources, and questioned how the project... Read more »

State Representative Angus McKelvey of Maui is soliciting input from constituents online. McKelvey introduced the online survey to stay in touch with the concerns and priorities of the people he serves and gain feedback on key legislative issues. Although the survey is aimed at residents in District 10, McKelvey welcomed all Maui residents to participate.... Read more »

West Maui Lawmaker, Angus McKelvey testified Wednesday before the Board of Education to reject a proposal by the State Librarian that seeks the closure the Lahaina Library. McKelvey says the library serves the entire area of West Maui, which on any given day has a population of about 20,000 people.  State Librarian Richard P. Burns... Read more »

(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009, information and photos courtesy Office of Hawaiian Affairs) The Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the scheduling of events in Hawai`i and across the U.S. designed to heighten awareness of the Feb. 25 oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. in the case of State of... Read more »

Governor Linda Lingle named Gil Keith-Agaran at Maui’s newest state Representative.  Keith-Agaran fills the 9th District House seat vacated by the late Representative Bob Nakasone who passed away on December 7th.  The Wailuku Attorney and partner with the law firm Takatani & Agaran, has worked at both the state and county government levels including roles... Read more »