Rick Blangiardi holds a solid double-digit lead over fellow first-time candidate Keith Amemiya in the race for Honolulu mayor, according to the latest Hawaii Poll. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser poll shows the retired broadcast executive with 49% support among survey participants versus 36% for Amemiya with less than three weeks before the Nov. 3 general election. […]
The campaign for Rick Blangiardi for Mayor has received the endorsement of the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO). “We reviewed the qualifications of the leading candidates, and our decision was unanimous to support Rick Blangiardi to be the next mayor of Honolulu,” said Malcolm Lutu, SHOPO president. “Our members put themselves on […]
Consumers frequently utilize auto loans to fund the purchase of a new or used car. According to data from the Federal Reserve, Americans had a total of $1.4 trillion in auto loan debt as of the second quarter of 2021, demonstrating the extensive use of this financing option. Typically, auto loans include a lender giving […]
For now, a growing number of consumers are delaying car payments, a trend financial analysts fear they will continue, a sign of the strain high car prices and lingering inflation are placing on household budgets. In recent months, the number of people who are late on car payments has been approaching pre-pandemic levels. Moreover, according […]
The International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 132 announces their endorsement for Rick Blangiardi for Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. Local 132 is part of nearly 100 Insulators unions across North America celebrating more than 115 years as an organized workforce. “We trust Rick’s leadership skills will […]
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 142 today announced their endorsement of Rick Blangiardi as the next Mayor of Honolulu. William “Baba” Haole, ILWU Local 142 Longshore Division Director, said: “Rick Blangiardi is the leader Honolulu needs now. We need a Mayor that can tackle the vast challenges that lie ahead and not […]
Voting for this year’s mayoral election will be through the mail. In order to receive a ballot you must be registered to vote with the City & County of Honolulu. To register to vote: Exercise your voice and vote in the upcoming election. This year’s ballots by mail make it easier than ever to vote. […]
Following in-depth interviews with both candidates, the editorial board of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser says that “Blangiardi best choice for mayor.” Here are key excerpts from the endorsement. “This is not a conventional mayoral election year in Hawaii, judging by the configuration of the Honolulu race. Neither of the two contenders in the general election runoff […]
Mortgage rates are currently at their lowest level since September. The average contractual interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with a qualifying loan balance ($726,200 or less) fell to 6.23% from 6.42%. For every resident of Hawaii, this is a sign – now is the time to take out a mortgage, especially for those who […]
The Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters (“HRCC ”) endorses Rick Blangiardi for Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. The Hawaii Carpenters is the largest construction trade union representing 6,500 members. “Our union recognizes the impact Rick will have as Mayor,” says Ronald Taketa, HRCC Executive Secretary Treasurer. “Throughout his career, Rick Blangiardi has […]
In recent years, personal loans have become an increasingly popular financial product for consumers looking to borrow money for a variety of reasons. Personal loans are both secluded and unsecured loans. Unsecured loans mean they do not require collateral, while secured does. Personal loans are typically used for debt consolidation, home improvements, or other large […]
With new laws, technological developments, and a rising need for affordable housing, the mortgage business has undergone a tremendous transformation recently. Consumers can acquire homes via mortgages, a sort of borrowing where the collateral is the actual property. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the typical home price in the United States […]
Former television executive Rick Blangiardi has a solid edge over his opponents in the race to be the next mayor of Honolulu. Twenty-seven percent of Oahu voters surveyed in the latest Civil Beat/Hawaii News Now poll favor Blangiardi. He leads former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa and businessman Keith Amemiya, who are tied at 15% each. […]
In her Civil Beat column today, Lee Cataluna comments on the negative campaign tactics by candidate Keith Amemiya. In the column, Cataluna writes: In a mayoral campaign that’s supposed to be an even match between two smart jocks, somebody has to blow a whistle on Keith Amemiya for unsportsmanlike conduct. In an ad released last […]
Political newcomer Rick Blangiardi took first place in the primary election for Honolulu Mayor, in a field of 15 candidates, include Keith Amemiya, who finished second, former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, City Councilwoman Kym Pine and former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. Blangiardi and Amemiya will advance to the general election in November. Blangiardi won the […]
A payday loan is an important source of promoting economic growth in Honolulu. Unfortunately, the Hawaii public authorities have paid very little attention to this development model. As Rick Blangiardi has always been busy preparing for the next election campaign, the National Bank of the US has been forced to deal with bank fraud for […]
