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Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Ron Hochuli

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Ron Hochuli

Homelessness “needs a long-term solution — not moving people from one community to another with the sit-lie ordinance,” says the retired challenger.

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Kirk Caldwell

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Kirk Caldwell

“The most pressing issue facing our residents is the rising costs of building rail,” says Honolulu’s incumbent mayor.

Candidate Q&A: 1st Congressional District — Steve Tataii

Candidate Q&A: 1st Congressional District — Steve Tataii

“I have wanted to be the leader not for money or fame, but because I want to put good solutions to work,” says the conflict resolution consultant.

Candidate Q&A: 1st Congressional District — Lei Ahu Isa

Candidate Q&A: 1st Congressional District — Lei Ahu Isa

“Although productivity has grown … the wages and compensation of our typical worker have not improved,” says the OHA trustee.

In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive

Honolulu’s mayor says he’s taken on roads, sewers, parks and homelessness. But his campaign remains quiet on rail.

5 Labor Groups Backing Djou Cory Lum/Civil Beat

5 Labor Groups Backing Djou

The candidate for Honolulu mayor pulls a couple of surprise endorsements, given that Kirk Caldwell has a big list of union backers.

Thielen Candidacy Challenge Tossed

Thielen Candidacy Challenge Tossed

A judge rejects the argument of GOP Party Chair Fritz Rohlfing that a Democratic state senator submitted incomplete nomination papers.

Candidate Q&A: 1st Congressional District — Colleen Hanabusa

Candidate Q&A: 1st Congressional District — Colleen Hanabusa

“Securing the necessary funding for defense operations … constitutes the most pressing issue for the district,” says the former congresswoman.

Candidate Q&A: OHA Board Of Trustees, Hawaii Island — Mililani Trask

Candidate Q&A: OHA Board Of Trustees, Hawaii Island — Mililani Trask

The challenger from Olaa contends that “OHA needs to be more transparent and it needs to be more accountable.”

Candidate Q&A: OHA Board Of Trustees, Hawaii Island — Robert Lindsey Jr.

Candidate Q&A: OHA Board Of Trustees, Hawaii Island — Robert Lindsey Jr.

“OHA is being run well and heading in a good direction under the leadership of our CEO,” says the incumbent and board chairman.