Civil Beat - Q&A with Manu Powers
Mahalo to Civil Beat for the opportunity to share where I stand on the issues facing Hawaiʻi County and District 7.
My priorities are rooted in building a more affordable, resilient, and sustainable future. That means improving infrastructure, addressing permitting barriers, creating more housing opportunities, strengthening disaster preparedness, supporting local food systems, investing in renewable energy, and making sure community voices are part of the decisions that shape our future.
As someone raised here, who has built a business and raised a family here, I carry a deep sense of kuleana to this place and our people.
District 7 deserves leadership that listens, plans ahead, and works to protect the future of Hawaiʻi Island for generations to come.
Mahalo to Civil Beat for the opportunity to share where I stand on the issues facing Hawaiʻi County and District 7.
My priorities are rooted in building a more affordable, resilient, and sustainable future. That means improving infrastructure, addressing permitting barriers, creating more housing opportunities, strengthening disaster preparedness, supporting local food systems, investing in renewable energy, and making sure community voices are part of the decisions that shape our future.
As someone raised here, who has built a business and raised a family here, I carry a deep sense of kuleana to this place and our people.
District 7 deserves leadership that listens, plans ahead, and works to protect the future of Hawaiʻi Island for generations to come.
Hawai’i News Now - “Legacy of Barbara Nobriga remembered”
Manu interviewed by Hawai’i News Now remembering her mentor Barbara Ann Kamilipua Nobriga, a lifelong paniolo, a staunch advocate for Hawaiian tradition, and an invaluable connection to the past.
City Lifestyle - “Portraits of Impact”
Highlights Manu and others making meaningful contributions within their communities through portrait-driven storytelling, emphasizing personal narratives as a vehicle for connection and recognition. Demonstrates how local media can elevate everyday leadership and social impact through accessible, visually engaging features.
Hawaii Radio Hour
Listen to Manu talk about her role on the Flood Mitigation Task Force. Appointed by Kimo Alameda, Manu shares insight on the unprecedented storm damage impacting Hawaiʻi with increasing frequency. In this conversation, she explores the critical questions facing our islands and how we can create governance that offer long-term resilience, stewardship, and planning for the generations ahead.
Interview begins at 8 minutes.
Kahilu Theatre
Manu Powers discusses Pa’u with her mentor, Barbara Nobriga.
Manu appears at 31:20
Hawaii Storytellers - Aloha Overcoming Fear
Manu Powers shares a personal story about overcoming fear and the deeper meaning of aloha in action. Through a powerful life moment, she reflects on courage, connection, and the cultural values that guide how we care for one another and our communities.