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Donovan Dela Cruz Goes On The Offense Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023

Donovan Dela Cruz Goes On The Offense

The powerful state senator aggressively defends the controversial first responders’ campus. But will his strategy succeed?

The City Council Is A Mess. Why Can’t The Legislature Be More Like That? Screenshot/2023

The City Council Is A Mess. Why Can’t The Legislature Be More Like That?

If you prefer unpredictable plots, you might want to turn your gaze away from the Capitol and catch the show at Honolulu Hale.

Hawaii County Struggles With Shortage Of Certified Nursing Assistants Fotalia

Hawaii County Struggles With Shortage Of Certified Nursing Assistants

Fortunately, two nursing homes are showing how to make a dent in the CNA deficit.

The Sunshine Blog: PRP’s Public Service, Tulsi Gabbard’s Latest Thing, And Where Are You IAM?

The Sunshine Blog: PRP’s Public Service, Tulsi Gabbard’s Latest Thing, And Where Are You IAM?

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

The Sunshine Blog: Conservatives Are Ramping Up, Dr. Gov. Green Strikes Again, And More Fundraisers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Conservatives Are Ramping Up, Dr. Gov. Green Strikes Again, And More Fundraisers

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

Danny De Gracia: Honolulu City Council Raises Are About Haves Vs. Have-Nots David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: Honolulu City Council Raises Are About Haves Vs. Have-Nots

It’s not the pay that upsets residents. It’s the lack of performance that accompanies that privilege.

John Pritchett: Press Pass John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Press Pass

As the rail project finally nears its tentative launch, Honolulu’s daily newspaper has become an uncritical promoter of the long-troubled train.

Hawaii Needs A Continuous Legislative Session David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Needs A Continuous Legislative Session

The intermittent nature of the schedule hampers lawmakers’ ability to concentrate on their primary responsibilities.

Jonathan Okamura: Why You Need To Know The Difference Between Race And Ethnicity In Hawaii PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

Jonathan Okamura: Why You Need To Know The Difference Between Race And Ethnicity In Hawaii

Ethnicity yields explanations about how our society operates that race does not, such as which groups are more likely to become infected with Covid.