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Kama fundraiser postponed A fundraiser dinner for Maui County Council Member Tasha Kama on Wednesday has been postponed due to non-COVID related illness, a news release from The Friends of Tasha Kama said on Monday. Kama, who holds the Kahului residency seat on the council, is seeking re-election. Those who purchased tickets to the event may request a refund or hold them for the rescheduled event, which will be announced at a later date. Any questions may be directed to Campaign Chairman Evan Dust at (808) 344-7437 or via email at chair@friendsoftashakama.com. * On the Campaign ...

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Maui County mayoral candidate Richard Bissen will hold a meet-and-greet event at the Kihei Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today. Bissen will discuss Kihei issues as well as 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 a news release from Bissen’s campaign on Wednesday. Bissen will also be available for direct questions and answers. The free event will also include live entertainment by award-winning artist Amy Hanaiali‘i ...

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Maui County mayoral candidate Richard Bissen will hold a meet-and-greet event in Lahaina at 5:30 p.m. today to discuss local issues with residents. Bissen plans to speak on his platform of “kama‘aina prosperity” that focuses on kama‘aina housing, good-paying kama‘aina jobs, kama‘aina resiliency for the environment, collective kuleana and pono politics, according to a news release from Bissen’s campaign. The free event will be held at the Lahaina Civic Center at 1840 Honoapiilani Highway. Live entertainment and chili and rice bowls will be provided (while supplies ...

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Richard Bissen, a Maui County mayoral candidate will host a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sherri Reeve Art Studio at 57 Makawao Ave. Bissen, a former Second Circuit Court chief judge, will speak on his platform of “Kama‘aina Prosperity,” which includes kama‘aina housing, good-paying kama‘aina jobs, and the health of our environment, according to a news release. The free event will include live entertainment by musician Corey Char. Chili and rice bowls will be provided, while supplies last, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the event. Residents ...

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Maui County mayoral candidate Richard Bissen will hold a meet-and-greet event for residents at the Kahului Community Center at 5:30 p.m. today, Bissen’s campaign announced. Bissen plans to speak on his platform of “kama‘aina prosperity,” which includes kama‘aina housing, good-paying kama‘aina jobs and the health of the environment, according to a news release. The event will include live entertainment by musician and composer Arlie Asiu. Chili and rice bowls will be provided by Kwaisin’s Noodle Shop while supplies last. Door prizes will also be awarded throughout the ...

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Mayor Michael Victorino’s reelection campaign will hold free bingo games every Thursday evening in May, according to an announcement. Games will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on May 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the new “Victorino for Mayor” campaign headquarters at 1942 Main St. in Wailuku. Ample free parking is available across the street in the Lokahi Pacific/Harry & Jeanette Weinberg lot at 1935 Main St. Bingo cards are free and available to all ages. Players will compete to win household goods and nonperishable food items. A valuable gift card for a popular Maui retail location will ...