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John Pritchett: Down To The Wire John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024

John Pritchett: Down To The Wire

The primary rematch between Rep. Scott Saiki and challenger Kim Coco Iwamoto could have profound implications for the future of the Hawaii House of Representatives.

Jonathan Okamura: Here’s How Some Hawaii Candidates Covet The Japanese Vote Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Jonathan Okamura: Here’s How Some Hawaii Candidates Covet The Japanese Vote

The Japanese vote is highly sought by non-Japanese candidates in the Aloha State.

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits

The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.

Naka Nathaniel: Stories Told Days Before The Maui Fires Take On A Special Resonance Now Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: Stories Told Days Before The Maui Fires Take On A Special Resonance Now

Five storytellers took the stage on Aug. 3 having no idea, like the rest of us, of what was about to happen to the island they celebrated.

Using Campaign Funds For Child Care Can Break Down Barriers Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024

Using Campaign Funds For Child Care Can Break Down Barriers

Hawaii鈥檚 child care costs are among the highest in the United States. But help is now here.

Beth Fukumoto: These Third-Party Candidates Are Undeterred By The Uphill Battle They Face

Beth Fukumoto: These Third-Party Candidates Are Undeterred By The Uphill Battle They Face

Candidates seeking office without the backing of the Democratic and Republican parties have adopted unique campaign strategies as they seek to change the status quo.

The Sunshine Blog: The Governor’s Biden Fundraiser Is Now In Limbo iStockphoto/DenisTangneyJr/2021

The Sunshine Blog: The Governor’s Biden Fundraiser Is Now In Limbo

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Hawaii State Spending Bills Need A Dose Of Sunshine David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii State Spending Bills Need A Dose Of Sunshine

We are the only state in the country that does not have an independent office or process to create fiscal notes.

The Sunshine Blog: Pay-To-Play Records Revealed And A Hawaii Senator Says No To Netanyahu David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Pay-To-Play Records Revealed And A Hawaii Senator Says No To Netanyahu

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Danny De Gracia: Society Has Lost Faith In Its Young People. That Has To Change Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Danny De Gracia: Society Has Lost Faith In Its Young People. That Has To Change

It’s time to make way for a new generation of leaders at every level of government. That means giving young people more opportunities and second chances.