Politicians

...the state’s largest labor union, announced its endorsed candidates for the 2016 Primary Election today....

The newspaper characterized Caldwell's decision-making as "political expediency" driven by his re-election campaign....

She is a new face to Hawaii politics, but she is no stranger to the arena in Washington, DC, where she served as a Congressional liaison for the U.S. Transportation Command....

Over the past 48-hours the mayor's policy on rail swung wildly in a display of uneven and poorly constructed leadership....

Totto's troubles only started when he started investigating Caldwell's political fundraising practices....

"The backing of these trusted community leaders is a reflection of how much we need new leadership at Honolulu Hale."

...under Hawaii's statute governing challenges to nomination papers (HRS Section 12-8)....

...10AM on Tuesday, June 14 at the Hawaii Republican Party Headquarters....

...Bernie lost so I have zero chance at being vice-president.  Now I will campaign for DNC Chair by launching this rumor....

"...his arrest record was expunged by the court, giving Rod a clean record and a fresh start...."

"I have great respect for the office of the Mayor"

Hanabusa, Galuteria & Lei Ahu Isa pull papers to run for CD1 -- Tuesday June 7 is last day to file ....

Hanabusa is an opportunist. She gave up her House seat to achieve something bigger and better in the Senate, but she lost....

... Josh Green Lives and Works on Oahu but Says he Still Occasionally Visits his Kona District ....

The HSTA recommends the following candidates....

...I had truly hoped to aggressively fight this cancer while seeking re-election, but I recently learned that my cancer has spread....

...He has been in touch with Sam on almost a daily basis, and said, “Sam is doing just fine and will file his papers tomorrow; his “P & V” numbers (“p…..and vinegar”) are escalating daily and he’s up for his Senate race.”....

...There appeared to be a number of city employees in attendance....

...A minority can't be productive participants unless it is accompanied by a majority that's willing to ignore labels and listen....

...the author goes to great lengths to ignore the spotty legislative record of these two legislators to deliver a fairy tale....

"...he has quite the history of confrontations with HPD...."

...Sanders’ camp has been quiet as far as whether Gabbard would join the Vermont senator as his running mate....

...“Keahole Management Group LLC” is managed by former House Vice-Speaker Jon Riki Karimtsu ....

The Senator has elected to have surgery performed later this week....

Lorraine Inouye: Kenoi Should Resign...

"...Rep Beth Fukumoto is going to leave the party most likely after her reelection...."

...Donald Trump’s candidacy, however, is inconsistent with my values and I am unable in good conscience to vote for him....

...he said he will be staying overnight to “sample hospital cuisine and avoid doing dishes.”....

"I'm voting for Marco Rubio, the candidate who can beat Hillary Clinton."

Dr. Ben Carson has officially dropped out of the race for president....

This culture of “vote buying” creates a false majority....

"I strongly encourage Republicans across the state to cast their ballots on March 8th for Ted Cruz," says McDermott....

Almost every single candidate in both parties has introduced policies that would alter our tax code. However, the approach that candidates have taken differs tremendously....

...After years of describing yourself as “pro-choice in every respect”—even supporting partial-birth abortion—you now say that you are pro-life....

Kahele will take office once the state senate qualifies him and administers the oath of office....

...his committee has the oversight responsibility over DLNR....

Candidate filing for the 2016 Elections runs from February 1, 2016 through June 7, 2016....

...Sai Hansen was a big contributor to Tulsi Gabbard ($5,000)....

First in line after the 7:45 a.m. office opening in Hilo was state Rep. Joy San Buenaventura....

Corporation X's parent company, Corporation Y, desires to make contributions to Hawaii candidates....

In July, 2015, chaos erupts at the progressive NetRoots Nation conference in Phoenix, Arizona....

Memo to candidates for Congress next year:  If you are seeking signatures for your nominating petition, you might start in the DOE director's office....

...Gabbard suggested that Obama’s decision to place American fighter jets equipped “to target Russian planes” on the border between Turkey and Syria, and his stated opposition to Russian-backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, could lead the U.S. into a nuclear war....

Gabbard criticized Ms. Wasserman Schultz, the top officer, last month for leaving her and other party officials out of the discussions about the Democratic presidential debates....

Sen Sam Slom indicated he will seek re-election to the Senate in 2016....

29% Disapprove ...

...the FTA has not reached out to HART and officials were not aware the money was in jeopardy....