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The GOP nominee for lieutenant governor has backed away from his primary campaign rhetoric and is aligning with his gubernatorial running mate.

The Republican former lieutenant governor and retired judge is well known, but must “thread the needle” as he campaigns in heavily Democratic Hawaii.

The Republican candidate for governor focused on building programs that could lead to more affordable homeownership than adding more housing units.

The Utah-based company contributed to the campaigns of six Democrats in Hawaii, including Josh Green and Sylvia Luke, the Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor.

Green will face Republican former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona in the November general election.

Transparency and government ethics has taken center stage in many races following high profile corruption cases in Hawaii, including the Republican gubernatorial primary.

The state needs to dramatically cut its carbon emissions in the next eight years to hit its climate goals. That will require bold leadership, advocates say.

Critics say Lt. Gov. Josh Green has used an inaccurate personal story about his mother-in-law for political gain. But others say he’s being unfairly targeted by political opponents.

UPDATED: Kai Kahele filed his report late Wednesday showing he’s spent more than $200,000 on the race so far.

Duke Aiona eyes opportunities in the space industry, while Gary Cordery and Heidi Tsuneyoshi want more funding for farmers.