“I will stand up for Hawaiʻi and against the bullying corruption of oppressive left-wing ideology and their media enablers.”

“I am prioritizing stronger school infrastructure, energy security and storage, and stronger facilities to keep our students and communities safe.”

“I want to eliminate property taxes because if someone spends 30 years paying down a house, they shouldn’t need to pay rent to the government.”

UPDATED: Incumbent At-Large Trustee Keoni Souza trailed former City Councilmember Ikaika Anderson in the Primary Election.

Republican and small businessman Gary Cordery says his children had to move away because they could not afford to stay. He wants to reduce the cost of living.

Many candidates in Hawaiʻi won their races in the primary or face little opposition in November and just don’t need to raise money anymore.

The county is years overdue in updating its vision for the resource-stretched area.

Keʻeaumoku Kapu and Carmen Hulu Lindsey both highlight their experience helping Maui in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires.

What is taken for granted in other communities is needed in Puna: paved roads, public gathering spaces and alternative evacuation routes.

Candidates Sne Patel, Elle Cochran and Pa’ele Kiakona joined us to talk about rebuilding Lahaina, small businesses and more.