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HONOLULU – Since state leaders began recommending people to wear face masks in public, the demand for them has skyrocketed. The problem is finding them. So, many seamstresses, fashion designers and the not-so-crafty have started sewing them to give it family, friends and healthcare workers. The supplies, fabric and elastic, are readily available in specialty fabric …

KITV: Petition to Mayor Caldwell – ‘Fabric stores are essential’ Read More »

April 13, 2020 – Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said during an afternoon press conference today that he would sign a new order allowing fabric stores on Oahu to reopen at 4:30 p.m today on a limited basis. Fabric stores may offer sales three ways, he said. Customers may purchase fabric and pay for it online, …

Star Advertiser: Mayor Kirk Caldwell will allow fabric stores to reopen Read More »

Published in Honolulu Civil Beat on September 24, 2019 By: Chad Blair Earlier this month we reported that Radiant Cordero, chief of staff for Honolulu City Councilman Joey Manahan, is campaigning to take his open seat next year. Manahan is completing his final term. Add Jacob Aki to that District 7 race for the seat that represents …

Civil Beat: Another Candidate Running For Manahan’s Council Seat Read More »

Jacob Aki announced his candidacy for Council’s District VII Monday morning. The seat is currently held by Councilmember Joey Manahan, whose term limit expires in 2020. The district includes Kalihi, Iwilei, Kalihi Kai, Mapunapuna, Salt Lake, Aliamanu, Hickam, Foster Village, Ford Island and Sand Island.