Candidate Q&A: House District 34 — Jaci Agustin
“Traffic on Kamehameha Highway in District 34 is the most pressing daily issue that faces our residents.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 34 — Gregg Takayama
“We need to maintain a safety net of services that enable seniors to age in their homes as long as possible.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 31 — Eric Ching
“The most pressing issue facing District 31 is the condition of the underground storage tanks under Red Hill.”
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With 60 Percent Approval, Obama Still Feeling The Aloha
But Hawaii Gov. David Ige has as many Oahu voters viewing him negatively as positively.
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council, District 1 — Kymberly Pine
“I believe the Council should allow residents to submit video testimony at Council meetings.”
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How Kirk Caldwell Blew Through $500K In Just 29 Days
The Honolulu mayor spent heavily on advertising and polling last month. Meanwhile, challenger Charles Djou was raising a lot more money.
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council, District 9 — Emil Svrcina
“We must stop squeezing people for more and more taxes in order to enrich those with connections to Honolulu Hale.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council, District 7 — Joey Manahan
“The Council needs to ensure that we have a viable financial plan to see rail construction through the urban core beyond Middle Street into Ala Moana and UH Manoa.”
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Voters Aren’t Happy About Rail, But Still Want It Fully Built
AÂ majority of those surveyed say they want the route to go all the way to Ala Moana Center as originally planned.
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How Mayoral Candidates Would Tackle Housing And Homelessness
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell wants to continue existing programs. His top opponents have other ideas, but no details to go with them.