Democratic state Rep. Justin Woodson has been endorsed by the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, according to an announcement.Woodson is seeking to keep the 9th House District seat that Gov. Neil Abercrombie appointed him to in early 2013. He is being challenged in the Aug. 9 primary by former Mayor James "Kimo" Apana.The 9th District includes Kahului, Puunene, Maui Lani and the Old Sand Hills subdivision.
13 groups call for Baker's re-electionThirteen labor, education, public safety and trade organizations have announced their endorsement of incumbent state Sen. Roz Baker for the state Senate District 6 (South and West Maui) seat.The organizations backing Baker, a Democrat, are Hawaii State AFL-CIO; International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142; Hawaii Government Employees Association; United Public Workers; Hawai'i Building and Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO; Hawai'i Carpenters Union; Hawai'i Laborers' Union Local 368; International Association of Bridge, Structural, ...
Woodson nets endorsementThe Hawai'i Construction Alliance announced its endorsement of state Rep. Justin Woodson for House District 9, which includes Kahului, Puunene, Old Sand Hills and Maui Lani."We are proud of Representative Woodson's efforts over the last two years to support local, middle-class workers and strengthen Hawaii's construction industry," said Bill Kamai, senior service representative at the Maui office of the Hawai'i Regional Council of Carpenters.Woodson, a Democrat, is facing primary opponent James "Kimo" Apana.*****Group supports candidatesThe Hawaii Center for Food ...
Cranston Kaleialoha Kapoi, a candidate for state House District 8, will be holding a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. July 19 at the Paukukalo Community Center in Hawaiian Homes at 655 Kaumuali'i St.There will be a kalua pig dinner, live music, door prizes and family fun.Tickets are $10. They may be purchased from Friends of Cranston Kaleialoha Kapoi committee members by calling 276-2459 or at the door.Kapoi, a Republican, will face House Speaker Joe Souki, a Democrat, in the Nov. 4 general election.
"Joe's 62nd Grand Slam Birthday," a fundraiser for Maui County Council candidate Joe Blackburn, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu.Blackburn is running for the council's Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu area residency seat in the Nov. 4 general election.The event will feature prizes, games, food and music by Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Na Hoa.Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for seniors.For more information, contact 757-3045, 442-6462 orinfo@blackburn4council.com.
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Joe Kamaka, who is running for the District 5 state Senate seat, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 14 in the Maui Waena Intermediate School cafeteria, 795 Onehee Ave.The cost is $15.Tickets are available at www.gojoekamaka.com or by calling (888) 572-6670, ext. 4.