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There are 26 candidates running for election to the 7 member Kaua’i County Council. On August 8, the top 14 vote getters will move forward to the General Election. Based on past elections, candidates ranking #1, #2, #3, and #4 … Continue reading →

“Uncle, I need your help…”. Those were not her words, but that’s the message I heard when reading yesterday’s email from State House candidate and friend, Nadia Alves. Her message was direct, and similar to that of many other campaigns, … Continue reading →

Aloha Friends, I found this well written essay an eye-opening reminder of recent history…educational…and very, very provocative…I’m thinking you will also find it a worthy use of your time. From The Economist Written by Rosa Brooks Jun 2nd 2026 LIKE … Continue reading →

The calls keep coming in and I keep encouraging people to “do your research”. If it’s helpful, I wrote/posted this yesterday “Evaluating The Candidates – 6 things I look closely at.” But…since so many are asking me, “If you lived in … Continue reading →

No candidate is perfect. In choosing who receives my vote and my support, I start with these questions: 1) Do the candidate’s values align with my own? 2) What about their prior jobs and life experience? 3) Can I trust … Continue reading →

No candidate is perfect, and each brings to the table their own unique “world view”. Rep. Della Belatti has come out strongly against government corruption, and in support of increased public participation in our government. Her background is humble and … Continue reading →

It seems every day there’s breaking news about government corruption, waste, fraud, abuse, inefficiencies, and incompetence. It seems every County except Kauaʻi has made the headlines. A 5 minute internet search using the words “County Auditor discovers, reveals, reports…” quickly … Continue reading →

We did it. 320 of you came through and made it happen. It’s amazing really. Gives me chicken skin. Another one of those high-five, fist bumps, happy-dance on the table kinda moments. Thank you my friends. Thank you so, so … Continue reading →

My phones been ringing off the hook (IYKYK) with friends asking, “Who are you supporting for Kaua’i Mayor and Council?” At a recent “candidate forum” hosted by Malama Kaua’i and HAPA, voters were given a valuable opportunity to see and … Continue reading →

As a “Boomer” who came of age during the Vietnam War, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and the Rolling Stones, I struggle sometimes with technology. I admit it. I don’t always download, upload, or side-load the right app, nor do my … Continue reading →