Former Gov. George Ariyoshi will be the guest speaker at Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Ige's campaign event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center.The event is titled "An Evening With David Ige."Ige, a state senator, is in a Democratic primary against incumbent Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Van K. "Tanaban" Tanabe.
SHOPO endorses Arakawa for re-electionThe State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers has endorsed Mayor Alan Arakawa for re-election, according to an announcement."Mayor Arakawa has always been supportive of the needs of the Maui Police Department and understands that police officers need resources to protect our communities," said SHOPO President Tenari Ma'afala. "We welcome another four more years under his administration."Arakawa has already received endorsements from a number of union organizations, including the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142; Hawaii ...
Organizations endorse Sen. BakerWest and South Maui state Sen. Roz Baker has been endorsed for re-election by EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics; and the Patsy T. Mink Political Action Committee, a political network supporting Democratic women candidates, according to an announcement."Roz Baker is a strong advocate for education and a dynamic leader who has spent over two decades in the Legislature fighting hard for equality, women's reproductive rights and health care for all," said Denise Feriozzi, EMILY's List political director.The Mink PAC is a ...
Pontanilla's fundraising luau ThursdayMaui County Council candidate Joe Pontanilla will hold a fundraising campaign luau at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu, according to an announcement.Aside from an opportunity to meet the candidate, the event will include dinner, entertainment and door prizes. Tickets cost $25.For more information, call 877-5343 or visit www.joepontanilla.com.*****Nava to speak at meeting on TuesdayRick Nava, candidate for the Maui County Council's West Maui residency seat, will be the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Kahului meeting ...
Former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona will attend a fundraiser for the Republican's second campaign for governor from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu, according to an announcement.The event costs $50 per person. The fundraiser is hosted by Maui businessman Myles Kawakami, owner of HCD Corp., which does business as Hawaiian Carpet One and Hawaiian Ceramic Tile. He can be reached at myleskawakami@msn.com or by calling 893-2229.For more information, go to www.dukeaiona.com/2014/05/ maui-fundraiser-june-16th-maui-tropical-plantation/.
OHA candidate to host event June 14Office of Hawaiian Affairs Maui trustee candidate Mahealani Wendt will host a chili and rice paina and community talk story on June 14 in East Maui.The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Keanae Elementary School in Hana, East Maui.Wendt has 32 years of experience as an administrator and executive director of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp., where she focused on Native Hawaiian land, natural resources and traditional rights.In 2009, Hawaii Women Lawyers recognized her with its Lifetime Achievement Award. She also received the Native Hawaiian Advocate ...