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Elections 2018

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At-Large — Rowena Akana Rowena Akana

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At-Large — Rowena Akana

“OHA needs to change the classification of the CEO back to administrator, allowing trustees, as advised by the State Auditor, to take back the office.”

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — Brendon Kalei’aina Lee Brendon Kalei'aina Lee

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — Brendon Kalei’aina Lee

“Given that OHA’s strategic plan expires this year, this election is that much more critical.”

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — William Aila William Aila Jr.

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — William Aila

“One of the most pressing issues to Native Hawaiians is the failure of OHA to collect its fair share of ceded lands revenue.”

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — John Waihee IV John Waihee IV

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — John Waihee IV

“I think that for many Hawaiians, living in an environment that does not promote or celebrate a culture that they identify with has left them with a feeling of hopelessness.”

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At-Large —  Leina’ala Ahu Isa

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At-Large — Leina’ala Ahu Isa

“I think it’s about time I go back to my roots and give back in whatever way I can help our Hawaiian people.”

If We Want To Fix Hawaii Government We Have To Do It Ourselves Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat

If We Want To Fix Hawaii Government We Have To Do It Ourselves

Desperately needed reforms to increase transparency are proposed every session, and every session they die. Bring on the constitutional convention.

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Want Ige To Stick Around As Hawaii’s Governor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Want Ige To Stick Around As Hawaii’s Governor

Republican state Rep. Andria Tupola trails by 21 percentage points among likely Hawaii voters in the latest survey.

Commission Doubles Fines For First-Time Campaign Spending Violators Blaze Lovell/CivilBeat

Commission Doubles Fines For First-Time Campaign Spending Violators

New penalties were levied against 25 candidates and committees. Maui mayoral candidate Mike Victorino will pay the biggest penalty.

Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Cynthia Thielen

Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Cynthia Thielen

“I continue to speak out and do not hesitate to go against leadership. This is why a two-party system is so essential.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 —  Micah Kalama Pregitzer Micah Kalama Pregitzer

Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Micah Kalama Pregitzer

“Former politicians should not be allowed to be paid lobbyists after they are no longer in office. Also, PACs and corporate money have no place in politics.”