Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Blaine Kenji Bautista
“Together, with compassion and collaboration, we can create a balanced Big Island housing market that offers affordability and choice.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Steve Alm
“We will continue to use the habitual property offender and the habitual violent misdemeanor offender statutes to charge serial defendants with felonies.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Prosecutor — Rebecca Like
“Our office has started a new diversion program to divert low-level offenders directly to medical care.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Prosecutor — Kelden Waltjen
“The most pressing issue facing our office is the unwarranted release of individuals facing serious felony charges.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 44 — Darius Kila
“By empowering our own people to lead and define the narrative, we can mitigate the enduring negative impacts of tourism on Hawaii.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Tyson Miyake
“There were a few good-government measures this session which Gov. Green recently signed into law, and I supported all of them.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Hopena Pokipala
“My main reason for running for office is because of the severity of our local family diaspora.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Brendan Schultz
“Implementing nonpolice responses for homeless individuals in mental health and drug crises will provide appropriate support and reduce criminalization.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Tiana Wilbur
“Citizens should be empowered to propose and enact legislation when legislative action falls short.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 10 — Jeremiah Savage
“We should focus on targeted relief for low- and middle-income families, such as expanding tax credits and investing in affordable housing.”