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Abercrombie makes state history; two precincts in Pahoa may decide U.S. Senate primary; council races unsettled

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MEDIA RELEASE At a news conference Wednesday at his Oahu campaign headquarters, Gov. Neil Abercrombie unveiled his plan for the next four years in the form of a 56-­page policy document titled “Charting Tomorrow.” The comprehensive plan describes the foundation laid in the first four years and the vision for the state’s economy and fiscal […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate State Sen. David Ige has released his action plan “Engineering Hawaii’s Future” for the state if elected the next governor of Hawaii. Ige lays out his agenda on issues including tourism, technology, environment, energy, agriculture, homelessness and open government. “I have waited until now to release my full action […]

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Video from the live stream broadcast from Waimea

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff Hawaii 24/7 will live stream the candidate forum Wednesday evening from Waimea. It is the island’s last governor candidate forum before walk in voting starts Monday, July 28. Forum starts 5:15 p.m Wednesday, July 23 at Waimea School Cafeteria. It will conclude at 7 p.m. Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Sen. David Ige […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Elections for many of Hawaii’s federal, state and county offices will take place this year, including a Special Election for the office of one of Hawaii’s U.S. Senators. The Primary Election is Saturday, Aug. 9 and the General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Some of the races may be decided in the Primary […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s 2014 campaign is receiving substantial support, raising $4,320,000 to date, according to the latest report filed with the Campaign Spending Commission. “Under Gov. Abercrombie’s leadership, Hawaii’s economy is growing again, state finances are healthy, student test scores are improving, and precious lands have been saved for future generations,” said Bill […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Office of Elections and County Clerks of Hawaii remind residents that the last day to register to vote in the primary election is Thursday, July 10, 2014. Currently, the State of Hawaii has more than 700,000 registered voters. To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of […]

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Video from the candidate forum featuring U.S. Senate candidates Brian Schatz and Colleen Hanabusa Wednesday (July 2) at Sangha Hall in Hilo.

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MEDIA RELEASE Friends of NELHA invites the public to the Gateway Center for a screening of the island’s only candidate forum featuring U.S. Senate candidates Brian Schatz and Colleen Hanabusa, to be live-streamed Wednesday, July 2 from Sangha Hall in Hilo. Doors to the Gateway Center will open at 6 p.m., and, beginning at 6:30 […]

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MEDIA RELEASE A U.S. Senate Candidate Forum featuring U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and U.S. Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is Wednesday, July 2 at Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; forum runs 6:30-8 p.m. The forum is sponsored by the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry […]

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The Leaugue of Women Voters of Hawaii County hosted a Council and State House candidates forum with Sherry Bracken as moderator at Christ Church in Kealakekua Saturday (June 21). Video of the event.

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MEDIA RELEASE Candidates Forum Saturday, June 21, 2014 Open to the Public COUNTY COUNCIL, District 6 District 6 encompasses Volcano Village, Hawaiian Orchid Estates, Pahala, Punaluu, Nalehu, South Point, Ocean View, Milolii, Hookena, Honaunau, Keei, Napoopoo, Captain Cook, portion of Kealakekua, Keopuka Heights, Kona Hospital, Keopuka Kai 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Doors open at […]

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Three council seats without incumbent; 12 vie for governor

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