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Elections 2018

Kauai County Council Elections Shaping Up As A Free-For-All Allan Pararchini/Civil Beat

Kauai County Council Elections Shaping Up As A Free-For-All

The winners must deal with several looming issues, including combating climate change, worries over the relentless growth of tourism and maintaining the island’s rural lifestyle.

How OHA Trustees Spent Their Allowances Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

How OHA Trustees Spent Their Allowances

Thousands of dollars went to support athletic competitions, charitable galas and beauty pageants.

The Strange Intersection Of A Rail Deadline And City Council Politics Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Strange Intersection Of A Rail Deadline And City Council Politics

The incumbent has stalled council bills considered crucial for the project, while the challenger is a close ally of the mayor who leads the charge for rail.

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Like The Idea Of A ConCon, They’re Just Not Going To Vote For It Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Like The Idea Of A ConCon, They’re Just Not Going To Vote For It

There is significant support for the idea once it’s explained, but that support has decreased from previous polls.

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Want Term Limits For State Legislators Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Voters Want Term Limits For State Legislators

They also support an initiative process, all-mail voting and a lottery. But forget about legalizing pot.

Candidate Q&A: US House District 1 — Cam Cavasso

Candidate Q&A: US House District 1 — Cam Cavasso

“As a Hawaiian Republican I will have a uniquely powerful voice with the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Mary Smart Mary Smart

Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Mary Smart

“It is time to prioritize and resolve the most serious issues before addressing the nice-to-have projects that are easier, less controversial and therefore less likely to impede a re-election bid.”

Ige, Tupola Take Advantage Of Opportunities In First TV Debate Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Ige, Tupola Take Advantage Of Opportunities In First TV Debate

The governor ties his Republican challenger to President Trump, while she attacks the incumbent’s fiscal policies during rare time in the limelight.

Civil Beat Poll: Hawaii Voters Oppose ConAm On Property Taxes Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Poll: Hawaii Voters Oppose ConAm On Property Taxes

While there is sentiment to help schools and teachers, voters appear worried about how the ballot question is constructed.

Denby Fawcett: Men Can Swear Out Loud, Why Can’t Mazie Hirono? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Denby Fawcett: Men Can Swear Out Loud, Why Can’t Mazie Hirono?

The Hawaii senator’s newfound coarse language is getting a lot of attention, not all of it positive.