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House District 13 candidate Walter Ritte will be meeting with voters in Paia, Haiku and East Maui on Saturday and Sunday, according to an announcement. The event will start with sign-waving at Baldwin Beach Park from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by a lunchtime talk story with Aunty Francine “Mopsy” Aarona that will be livestreamed on Facebook. After lunch, a truck rally will be held at Paia Bay at 2 p.m. On Sunday, Ritte will drive through Keanae, Nahiku and Hana town to talk story. Voters are invited to meet Ritte and get seeds and starters for their gardens, as ...

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Simon Russell, who is seeking the state House District 12 seat, will host a Facebook Live Talk Story series from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and July 18. Each night Russell will focus on one of the four pillars of his election platform: aina, kuma, ohana and loli. Post questions in the chat or email them to info@russell .org. District 12 encompasses Spreckelsville, Pukalani, Makawao, Kula, Keokea, Ulupalakua and Kahului. _______________ • On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other ...

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Tamara Paltin, who is seeking reelection to her West Maui residency seat, has filed nomination papers to run for her second two-year term on the Maui County Council. “There were many important matters that came before the council, but I’m really glad that I helped secure Hanakao`o Beach ...

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A Keiki to the Polls event, where voters bring their children with them to cast their ballot, is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku to coincide with absentee walk-in voting. The event is hosted by the Maui Women’s March and The Mauimama, whose goals are to empower women to vote and to educate the next generation on the importance of voting. The Mauimama advocates for the Maui women and children and the Women’s March seeks to give voice to marginalized communities, the event news release said. Residents also may register to ...

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Former Maui County Council Member Mike Victorino will be interviewed live on radio about his campaign for mayor beginning at 11 a.m. Monday on KAKU-FM 88.5, Facebook Live and MauiNeutralZone.com, according to an announcement. Jason Schwartz will host the show. Council Member Elle Cochran, who faces Victorino in the Nov. 6 general election, declined an interview, Schwartz said. _______________ • On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other campaign-related items.

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Former Maui County Council Member Mike Victorino has been endorsed for mayor by the Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee, which announced its picks of “business-friendly” candidates for the Nov. 6 general election. County Council candidates getting a nod from the chamber group were: Claire Kamalu Carroll, East Maui residency seat; Rick Nava, West Maui; Alice Lee, Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu; Alan Arakawa, Kahului; Zandra Amaral Crouse, South Maui; Mike Molina, Makawao-Haiku-Paia; Yuki Lei Sugimura, Upcountry; Riki Hokama, Lanai; and Stacy Crivello, Molokai. Also receiving Maui ...