Not sure if you were watching the Democratic National Convention today, but a familiar face at Honolulu Hale made an appearance.

Former City Councilwoman Tulsi Gabbard — who is now running for the U.S. House of Representatives — was a speaker at the event.

Here’s a story from the L.A. Times with a headline saying Gabbard’s “star shines” at the convention.

Nick Grube

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