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Mayoral candidate Richard Bissen and The Bissen Movement Team will be holding “Collective Kuleana ‘Ohana Forums” in Lahaina and in Haiku this month. All events are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are free, with food included, according to a news release. The events will feature breakout sessions guided by facilitators and subject matter advocates. Attendees are encouraged to bring their mana‘o (thoughts and ideas). The Lahaina event is on Thursday at the Lahaina Civic Center. To RSVP, see bissen.nationbuilder.com/lahaina_ohana_forum. The Haiku event is on Sept. 29 at the ...

Association to hold candidates night

The West Maui Taxpayers Association will host a general election candidates night on Oct. 13 at the Lahaina Civic Center social hall. A meet-and-greet will start at 3:30 p.m. with tables outside the social hall, and complimentary food and beverage service will follow at 4:30 p.m. The program will start at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast on Akaku TV starting at 5:30 p.m. The association plans to invite all federal, state and county candidates who will represent West Maui, including U.S. Representative District 2, State Senate District 6, State House District 14, Maui County mayor and ...

Bissen to launch ‘Ohana Forums’

Mayoral candidate Richard Bissen and his team will host a new series of public events called “Collective Kuleana — Ohana Forums,” which will allow residents to come together and share their input with with subject matter advocates, experts and facilitators. The first event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Kula Community Center. To RSVP, visit bissen.nationbuilder.com/kula_ohana_forum. The second event will also take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sherri Reeve Art Studio in Makawao. To RSVP for the event, visit ...

Branco to hold talk story in Wailuku

Congressional candidate Patrick Pihana Branco will hold a talk story session at 5 p.m. today at the Sabado Gallery at 38 N. Market St. in Wailuku, Branco’s campaign announced Tuesday. Branco is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat that includes part of Oahu and the Neighbor Islands. To RSVP for the event, email info@votebranco.com. * On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other campaign-related events. Announcements must be submitted at least one week in advance of the event and should include a ...

Bissen to hold Paia campaign event

Maui County mayoral candidate Richard Bissen will hold a meet-and-greet event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Paia Community Center at 252 Hana Highway. Bissen will discuss his “kama‘aina prosperity” platform and will also be available for questions and answers from residents, according to a news release from Bissen’s campaign. The free event includes live entertainment, food (while supplies last) and door prizes awarded throughout the evening. Community leaders will also be on hand to explain why they support Bissen. Information about Bissen’s platform as well as a ...

Bissen to hold event in Haiku

Maui County mayoral candidate Richard Bissen will hold a meet-and-greet event at the Haiku Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Bissen will discuss his “kama‘aina prosperity” platform that includes “kama‘aina housing, good-paying kama‘aina jobs, kama‘aina environmental resiliency, collective kuleana and pono politics,” according to an announcement from Bissen’s campaign. He will also be available for direct questions and answers. The free event will include live entertainment, food (while supplies last) and door prizes. Leaders in the community will ...