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The Republican frontrunner for governor said the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands needs to be reformed to make Hawaiians “thrive.”

“We have to make funding of our public schools a top priority. We have to find new, innovative funding sources, including revenues through the diversification of our economy.”

Gov. David Ige has taken a strong stand against tent cities, while Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa supports the concept of “ohana zones.”

The union’s super PAC is flexing its political muscle in support of Colleen Hanabusa for governor and Josh Green for lieutenant governor.

The governor was feisty and playful in responding to criticism from Congresswoman Hanabusa and her supporters.

Sailau Timoteo is a citizen of American Samoa, making her ineligible to vote, much less run.

“There is too much of a divide between the people and police. While there are amazing officers who take it upon themselves to be connected to the community, they aren’t recognized enough.”

The challenger must overcome U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s high poll numbers, fundraising prowess and national profile.

And U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is poised to win re-election by a landslide — again.

The Democratic candidates for governor faced off Tuesday night for perhaps the final time before the Aug. 11 primary.