9/11 Becomes Boiling Point In Honolulu Mayoral Debate
UPDATED: The city faces major contemporary challenges, but Caldwell and Djou battled over the response to the 2001 terror attacks.
Hawaii Candidates Are Sick Of Answering So Many Questions
As special interest groups, labor unions and the media try to nail them down on issues, office-seekers decide which groups to respond to.
Djou To Skip PBS Honolulu Mayoral Debate With Caldwell
The challenger’s campaign said it never confirmed it would participate, but the station said otherwise.
Todd Simmons: Why Clinton’s Big Win Might Grow Even Bigger
An emphatic win before an audience of historic size, and Trump blaming the moderator and his microphone, may reset the race.
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Gary Hooser
“The infrastructure in many/most areas of Kauai is maxed out, especially the main state highway between Kapaa and Lihue.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Mason Chock
“Allowing an increase in density where projected growth is expected and has been planned is an important feature to control sprawl.”
Honolulu Misuses Hanauma Bay Funds, Nonprofit Group Claims
UPDATED: Despite a court order and pledges from city officials, admission fee revenue is still used improperly, says Friends of Hanauma Bay.
Why Is Ron Taketa Still On The Honolulu Police Commission?
Mayor Kirk Caldwell won’t talk about why he’s not either replaced or reappointed the carpenters union leader.
Party Sues To Stop Bigoted Candidate From Running As Dem
Angela Aulani Kaaihue is running as a Republican in one congressional race and as a Democrat in another. Now Democrats are suing to stop her from claiming she’s one of them.
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Prosecutor — Lisa Arin
“Jail overcrowding cannot be a deterrent from appropriate jail consequences in crimes involving victims.”