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Joe Souki to hold fundraiser WednesdayState House Speaker Joe Souki will hold a fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.For a suggested donation of $25, supporters of the longtime Wailuku House member will enjoy entertainment from the Hawaiian Serenaders, a catered dinner, dessert and door prizes. Souki is seeking re-election to his District 8 (Waihee, Wailuku, Waikapu, Waiehu, Kahakuloa) seat.For tickets or more information, call 242-4599.*****Firefighters endorse Teagarden for HouseThe Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Local ...

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U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday that she does not endorse candidates in contested primaries and does not get involved in local races, following reports of her campaign brochures being distributed with other candidates' material.Supporters of state Rep. Kaniela Ing have complained that campaign brochures of Gabbard and Ing's opponent, Deidre Tegarden, have been distributed in the same plastic bag. They say that some voters may mistakenly believe that Gabbard is endorsing Tegarden."It has come to my attention that my campaign brochures have been distributed with other candidates' ...

Ing secures state House endorsements

South Maui Democratic Rep. Kaniela Ing has been endorsed by House Speaker Joe Souki, House Majority Leader Scott Saiki and House Finance Committee Chairwoman Sylvia Luke, according to an announcement from the candidate."While Ing and I come from different generations and do not always agree on issues, he honors the Legislature's code of conduct," said Souki, who called Ing a "rising leader in the Legislature.""He never calls out folks by name. He forewarns me of his disagreements, and he always stays true to his word. This is honorable," the longtime Wailuku Democrat said. "For a young ...

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Group plans birthday fundraiser for SteelFriends of Hana Steel is hosting a backyard marshmallow roast for the County Council candidate's "Birthday Bash Fundraiser" from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 131 E. Alulike St. in Kihei.Cost is $20 for the fundraiser at the home of Mischel Berg and Mike Rodby. People may bring their own drinks and food items to share.Steel, who is seeking the council's Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu residency seat, will discuss the topic, "What is the silver tsunami and why Maui can expect the perfect storm."For more information about Steel, see vote4hanasteel.org or call ...

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Ing to hold 'Pints & Pupus' fundraiserA campaign fundraiser "Pints & Pupus for Progressives" for South Maui state Rep. Kaniela Ing will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cow, Pig, Bun in the Maui Research & Technology Park.Drinks will be provided by Maui Brewing Co.; the drink list will include its promotional Hemp ESB.The pupus include sliders by Cow, Pig, Bun and Taverna Chef Greg Shepard. Ing will provide the music himself.Tickets are $15. They may be obtained online at secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/pintsandpupus. For more information, email ...

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Farmers union holds council forumThe three Maui chapters of the Hawai'i Farmers Union United are hosting a candidates' forum for Maui County Council candidates from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Baldwin High Multipurpose Room.The candidates will receive questions posed by Maui chapter members in advance. A team of moderators will ask questions of panels made up of candidates running in the same residency district.The issues to be covered include to how to grow new farmers, creation of regional nutrient cycling centers, building of regional food hubs, affordable farmland trusts and truth ...