Candidates seeking office without the backing of the Democratic and Republican parties have adopted unique campaign strategies as they seek to change the status quo.

Newcomer Ben Shafer is focused on the cost of living while former Sen. Clayton Hee wants to promote agriculture and tackle cesspools.

Senate District 1 includes the Big Island communities of Hilo, Paukaa, Papaikou and Pepeekeo.

Hawaii County Council District 2 includes south Hilo. Hear what folks had to say.

Honolulu City Council District 3 includes the Windward Oahu communities of ʻĀhuimanu, Heʻeia, Haʻikū, Kāneʻohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Olomana, Enchanted Lake and Waimānalo.

Oahu’s Hawaii House District 45 includes the Westside communities of Waianae and Makaha.

It is rare that the outcome of a single state House primary race could have such profound implications as the contest in Kakaako and Ala Moana this year.

Following the president’s endorsement, some are already supporting Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s nominee.

We have events planned in Kapolei, Haleiwa and Kakaako.

UPDATED: The fundraiser, which is actually in Massachusetts, is set for July 29, the news service is reporting.