Candidate Q&A: Maui County Mayor – Yuki Lei Sugimura
“I will focus on two things: speeding up permit and project reviews so homes can actually get built, and investing in water, wastewater and roadway infrastructure that unlocks home building.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Mayor – Callahan P. Welsh
“I will champion a $100,000 living wage for our emergency first responders, nurses and teachers.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Mayor – Laurent Zahnd
“The Haole takeover is the most concerning invasive species around here!”
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Pedestrian Safety And School Lunches: State House District 21 Candidate Q&As
Incumbent’s run for Senate opens up opportunity to represent vibrant urban and hillside communities.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Tax Burdens And Emergency Hubs: State House District 29 Candidate Q&As
Partisan contest lining up for the urban Honolulu seat.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Firebreaks And Landfills: State Senate District 20 Candidate Q&As
Three GOP candidates are running in the primary for a Senate seat in West Oʻahu.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 29 – John Mizuno
“Aquaculture can be an economic boom for Hawaiʻi if we invest in more shrimp, fish and shellfish farms.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 29 – Ikaika Hussey
“I’d pair any term-limits discussion with the things that actually make seats competitive: public financing and transparency.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 29 – Tess Abalos
“I support practical solutions that strengthen infrastructure, improve preparedness, and help communities adapt to future challenges.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 20 – Kurt Fevella
“I support introducing state tax incentives for clean industries, technology startups and specialized trades to open offices right here in ʻEwa Beach.”