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The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it’s an election issue.

A provocative social media post comes as Republicans try to tamp down racist and sexist attacks on the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

UPDATED: One House candidate supports expanding the state’s largest jail so it can better treat homeless people who are incarcerated. The other wants to bring health care to the homeless.

Updated: Companies involved in a land deal with the state and flood control plans in Honolulu made substantial contributions to Hawaii politicians.

Newcomer Ben Shafer is focused on the cost of living while former Sen. Clayton Hee wants to promote agriculture and tackle cesspools.

Candidates seeking office without the backing of the Democratic and Republican parties have adopted unique campaign strategies as they seek to change the status quo.

Senate District 1 includes the Big Island communities of Hilo, Paukaa, Papaikou and Pepeekeo.

Hawaii County Council District 2 includes south Hilo. Hear what folks had to say.

Honolulu City Council District 3 includes the Windward Oahu communities of ʻĀhuimanu, Heʻeia, Haʻikū, Kāneʻohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Olomana, Enchanted Lake and Waimānalo.

Oahu’s Hawaii House District 45 includes the Westside communities of Waianae and Makaha.