Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami is sizing up his 2026 plans.  Kawakami, 47, has made no secret of his aspirations to jump into bigger contests, musing publicly over the years about a future run for lieutenant governor or governor. More recently he has sought to position himself as a successor to Senate President Ron Kouchi, who … Continue reading Could Kauaʻi’s Mayor Ride Wave Of Strong Fundraising To Statewide Office?