yes, it appears the two finalists are poor candidates.  did not they do any vetting - good and bad?.  something smells.  we will be sorry if any of them is hired.  we have many good candidates from Hawaii, not necessarily native born but have been living here a long time and understands the culture and people.  stop this madness or bring inferior people from the mainland.  it will only cost us more money in the long run and set us back again.  haven't we learn a lesson yet?