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Housing Advocates Divided On Proposed Honolulu Charter Change
Voters will decide whether to loosen the rules governing how Honolulu’s affordable housing fund can be used.
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Charter Amendment Asks Voters To Clear Up Public Records Law
The proposal is one of several “housekeeping” measures listed as “Charter Amendment 20” on the Oahu ballot.
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Both Mayoral Candidates Ask: Better Off Than 4 Years Ago?
Mayor Kirk Caldwell steals challenger Charles Djou’s frequently asked question, but supplies very different answers.
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Djou, Caldwell Make Pitches To Native Hawaiian Audience
The Honolulu mayoral candidates appeared before the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
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Todd Simmons: A Third US Senator For Hawaii?
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has a strong chance to win a Senate election this fall in Illinois. The implications for Hawaii are significant.
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What Will Anosh Yaqoob Do If He’s Elected? He Has No Idea
The only challenger in the race for Honolulu prosecutor says he’d learn on the job and couldn’t name a single law enforcement initiative he’d pursue.
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Hawaii Is Getting Help From The Feds To Fend Off Election Hackers
The Office of Elections has been in contact with the FBI and Homeland Security to ensure security recommendation are followed locally.
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Caldwell Aide Works Campaign For Free But Gets City Contracts
Glenna Wong doesn’t seem to get paid for campaign work, but she has received city contracts worth tens of thousands of dollars.
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Honolulu Mayoral Candidates Vie For Coveted Kupuna Vote
The city’s high cost of living and public safety are on the minds of AARP Hawaii members, who shared their concerns during a “tele-town hall” Saturday morning.
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VIDEO: AARP Tele-Town Hall with Kirk Caldwell and Charles Djou
Honolulu mayoral candidates answer questions during a teleconference from the AARP Hawaii headquarters from 9-10am Saturday morning.