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Deputy Editor @CivilBeat newsroom in Honolulu, HI. Former Investigations and Special Projects Editor @D&C and etc. Got a tip? mailto:gumdrop_wrath_0x@icloud.com
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Chinatown, Sewers And Public Safety: State House District 28 Candidate Q&As

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By Matthew Leonard Verified
| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified
Five Democrats are on the primary election ballot to represent urban and industrial Honolulu neighborhoods. An incumbent who has only represented House District 28 since being appointed to the seat by Gov. Josh Green in April faces his first real electoral test in the August primary election. All the candidates are running as Democrats. Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe was picked by Green to replace Rep. Daniel Holt. who resigned to take up a role at the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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Storms, Civility And Affordability: State Senate District 10 Candidate Q&As

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By Matthew Leonard Verified
| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified
House member for East Honolulu district is making a move on the incumbent senator for the same area. The longtime incumbent Democratic senator for state Senate District 10 is facing a challenge from the House member who has represented the same district for the past six years. Les Ihara has been the senator for the area covering St. Louis Heights, Pālolo Valley, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise and Kaimukī in East Honolulu since 1994.
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Landfill, Cesspools And Another ʻIniki?: Kauaʻi County Council Candidate Q&As

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By Matthew Leonard Verified
| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified
Kauaʻi’s council members face daunting infrastructure needs, a shortage of workforce housing and declining visitor numbers on the island. A crowded field of 26 nonpartisans are running for four open Kauaʻi County Council seats. With Mayor Derek Kawakami termed out, and running for lieutenant governor, three council members are eyeing that office and causing a ripple effect, opening up an unusual number of vacancies for their council positions. The top 14 candidates will advance from the Aug.
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