Tina Wildberger has launched her campaign to seek the state House District 11 seat that represents Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Wildberger, a Democrat, is seeking the seat currently occupied by Democrat Kaniela Ing, who announced in November that he would run for U.S. Congress. A news release ...
A fundraising event for Maui County Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe‘a and Ipo Mossman and friends will provide entertainment at the event, which will feature dinner entrees, desserts and pupu. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $25. For information, please call Pam Harima at 385-2305. Sugimura holds the Upcountry (Pukalani, Kula, Ulupalakua) residency seat on the council. _______________ • On the Campaign Trail is a public service ...
A fundraiser for state Reps. Kyle Yamashita and Lynn DeCoite will be held as part of an event to honor Maui’s plantation history from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. The event is a combined fundraiser presented by supporters of the two members of the state House of Representatives. Planned activities include games, door prizes, food and giveaways. Tickets will be available at the door. A suggested donation is $25. Yamashita represents District 12, which includes Upcountry, Spreckelsville and part of Kahului; and DeCoite ...
‘Grand Rally’ to be held Wednesday Gov. David Ige, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will be among guest speakers during the Maui County Democratic Party’s “Grand Rally” beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. Other scheduled speakers include state Democratic Party Chairman Tim Vandeveer and surrogates for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, according to an announcement. Informational booths will be staffed by candidates, and the Maui High School band is scheduled to perform. The free event ...
Kihei association to host candidate forum Candidates for three competitive Maui County Council races will be appearing at a Kihei Community Association forum Tuesday at Kihei Charter Middle School. Alika Atay and Dain Kane, who are seeking the open Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu residency seat; Napua Greig-Nakasone and Yuki Lei Sugimura, seeking the open Upcountry residency seat; and incumbent Don Couch and Kelly King, seeking the South Maui residency seat, will be appearing at the forum. The meeting at 41 E. Lipoa St. will begin at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 6. It is open to the public, ...
Crivello event Oct. 24 Maui County Council Member Stacy Crivello will host a campaign fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu. The event will feature food, entertainment and “an opportunity to catch up on things and share your manao,” according to an announcement. Crivello is seeking re-election to the council’s Molokai residency seat. Tickets cost $50 each as a suggested donation. For tickets or more information, call (808) 658-0346. ***** Couch fundraiser set The campaign committee for Maui County Council Member Don Couch ...
