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Kama to discuss ‘promise broken’ Maui County Council candidate Tasha Kama’s campaign committee will holding a briefing titled the “150 Million Dollar Promise Broken” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 6 at Hale Pomaikai in Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes community. Kama is seeking the Kahului residency seat, being vacated by Council Member Don Guzman. Kama will share how community groups secured a four-year $150 million loan commitment for Native Hawaiians and $100,000 in grants for Filipino community organizations to support community reinvestment by banks, the news release from Kama ...

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Former UH athlete seeks House seat Former University Hawaii football player Lee Myrick has announced his candidacy for the South Maui state House seat as a Democrat. He faces Don Couch and Tina Wildberger in the Democratic primary on Aug. 11 for the seat being vacated by Rep. Kaniela ...

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Couch sets social, fundraiser Saturday Don Couch, who is running for the South Maui state House seat, will be holding an afternoon social and fundraiser at 5 Palms Restaurant in Kihei from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. There will be music, heavy pupu, a cash bar and complimentary soft drinks. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased at the door or online at www.doncouch.com. Couch, a former Maui County Council member, is running as a Democrat and seeking the District 11 seat being vacated by Rep. Kaniela Ing. “I’m looking forward to talking with Maui voters about their views of the ...

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Hashimoto event planned Thursday The Friends of Troy Hashimoto will be hosting a pupu, coffee and conversation fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Maui Coffee Attic, 59 Kanoa St. in Wailuku. Hashimoto, a Democrat, currently serves as the state Representative for District 8 (Wailuku, Waikapu, Waiehu, Puuohala, Kahakuloa, Waihee) and will be on the primary election ballot on Aug. 11. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20. For more information, visit www.troyhashimoto.com. ***** Candidate rally set in Paukukalo Friday A candidate rally, ...

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Rep. Woodson touts endorsements State Rep. Justin Woodson, who is seeking re-election to his House District 9 seat, announced a series of endorsements. They include the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Hawaii Government Employees Association, Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Carpenters Union, Masons, Bricklayers, Local 1, State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers union, Hawaii Firefighters Association, AFL-CIO. Woodson’s district includes Kahului, Puunene, Old Sand Hills and Maui Lani. ***** Primary candidate night set for July The West Maui Taxpayers ...

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Kayes seeks House seat Dr. Andrew Kayes has announced his candidacy for the House District 9 seat as a nonpartisan candidate. He is a practicing physician and medical director of Maui Diagnostic Imaging in Kahului.  In his announcement, Kayes expressed his opposition to the recently passed ...