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A citizens’ commission has consolidated 135 ideas on how to refine county governance into 40 Maui County Charter amendment proposals. Now it wants the public’s help to finalize the list for voters.

Lynn Mariano is a retired veteran who calls himself a uniter.

The county’s voters will elect a mayor in November following the nonpartisan August primary.

Hawaii was on the upswing for most of Ige’s two terms as governor, but his most recent speeches reflect more troubled times.

Her departure may leave the Legislature with fewer Republicans.

The GOP lawmaker wants to unseat Democrat Brian Schatz and shut down the Red Hill fuel facility.

The congressman is criticized for his stance on Build Back Better, but Case says the party mischaracterizes his position and never bothered to call him.

Later this month members of the public can comment on the proposed amendments, which if approved by voters would reform county elections, policing, zoning and more.

The Big Island could have eight seats in the 51-member Hawaii House as the state redistricting process continues and new maps emerge.

The largely symbolic resolution lends the county’s support to the state Department of Health’s directive to suspend operations.