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'Talk Story with Tegarden' event plannedA "Talk Story with Tegarden" session will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday by Deidre Tegarden, a Democratic candidate for the South Maui seat in the state House of Representatives.The event will be at Tegarden headquarters at the Azeka Makai Shopping Center above Flowers by Cora.This week's speaker is Lynne Woods, the founder and board chair of the Hemp Institute of Maui. Woods will discuss the institute and its projects, according to an announcement from the campaign.For more information, see www.votetegarden.com or call ...

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Moniz Wailuku fundraiser is WednesdayMaui County Council candidate Stacey Moniz will hold a fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.The event will feature pupu, a home-cooked meal, desserts, door prizes, music and a keiki corner, according to an announcement.There's a $25 cost to attend the event. For more information, visit Moniz4Maui.com.*****Tea, fashion show fundraiser for TegardenDemocratic South Maui House candidate Deidre Tegarden will hold "An Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show" fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the 5 ...

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'Talk Story with Tegarden' session setA "Talk Story with Tegarden" session will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday by Deidre Tegarden, a Democratic candidate for the South Maui seat in the state House of Representatives.The event will be at Tegarden headquarters at the Azeka Makai Shopping Center above Flowers by Cora.The candidate will be on hand to discuss concerns with members of the public.This week's speaker is Sam Kaha'i Kaai, who will discuss the history of Kihei, according to an announcement from the campaign.Light food and refreshments will be served.For more information, see ...

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Maui County Council candidate Hana Steel will hold a "platform discussion" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4 under the Banyan Tree in Lahaina.Steel is seeking the council's Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu residency seat.The topic of the discussion will be the "Silver Tsunami," focusing on whether Maui is prepared for 28,000 people over age 70 in less than 15 years, according to an announcement for Steel's campaign.For more information on Steel and her campaign, see vote4hanasteel.org or contact 868-8469 or vote4hanasteel.@gmail.com.

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Democratic South Maui state House candidate Deidre Tegarden has been endorsed by the Hawaii State AFL-CIO, according to an announcement.Union President Randy Perreira was quoted as saying: "We believe that is especially crucial to support candidates who believe that all workers deserve a living wage, a safe and healthy workplace and that hard-won benefits are protected."Tegarden is facing incumbent Rep. Kaniela Ing in the Democratic primary. The winner will go on to meet Republican Daniel Pekus in the Nov. 8 general election.

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Kane fundraiser planned TuesdayMaui County Council candidate Dain Kane will hold a fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku.The cost is $25 per person with children under 12 free. Tickets will be available at the door.The event will include pupu, dinner, music by Ron Kualaau & Friends and door prizes.Kane is seeking the council's Wailuku-Waihee-Waik-apu residency seat.For more information, call 280-1980 or send email to dainkane@yahoo.com.*****Regan stages rockin' event for WailukuA "Rockin' with Regan" event will be held from ...