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Conservative Super PAC Jumps In To Hawaii Governors Race Screenshot

Conservative Super PAC Jumps In To Hawaii Governors Race

The new political action committee is targeting Lt. Gov. Josh Green and two incumbent lawmakers in West Oahu.

Maui Voters To Decide On A Measure To Boost Access To Government Records Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2013

Maui Voters To Decide On A Measure To Boost Access To Government Records

Fees and charges have in the past priced citizens out of accessing their government’s records.

Chad Blair: It鈥檚 Easy To Vote In Hawaii, So Why Isn鈥檛 Turnout Higher? Screenshot/2022

Chad Blair: It鈥檚 Easy To Vote In Hawaii, So Why Isn鈥檛 Turnout Higher?

State election officials have stepped up efforts to let folks know an election is coming. But ultimately it鈥檚 up to voters.

Whoever Wins, Hawaii’s Gubernatorial Candidates Offer A New Style Of Communication Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Whoever Wins, Hawaii’s Gubernatorial Candidates Offer A New Style Of Communication

Outgoing Gov. David Ige sometimes stumbled with his messaging, leading to criticism over his handling of the pandemic and the Legislature.

 

Is Honolulu Council Chair Tommy Waters ‘Unbeatable’? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Is Honolulu Council Chair Tommy Waters ‘Unbeatable’?

Waters promises to continue his focus on providing more affordable housing on Oahu. But homelessness has worsened in his district.

Maui Voters Weigh A Ballot Proposal To Create A Separate Housing Department Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Maui Voters Weigh A Ballot Proposal To Create A Separate Housing Department

The move to split up the county’s Department of Housing and Human Concerns comes as residents increasingly struggle to find affordable homes on the Valley Isle.

Why Ethics Reform Hasn’t Been A Bigger Issue In The Hawaii Governor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Why Ethics Reform Hasn’t Been A Bigger Issue In The Hawaii Governor’s Race

Even after recent convictions of government officials, the Republican and the Democratic gubernatorial nominees have few specific reform proposals.

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

We asked the two candidates a series of quick-fire questions before a Civil Beat event Monday that featured a discussion with the top Republican and Democratic picks for governor.

Voters To Decide If Maui Mayor Can Ask Appointees To Sign Undated Resignation Letters Bryan Berkowitz/Civil Beat/2020

Voters To Decide If Maui Mayor Can Ask Appointees To Sign Undated Resignation Letters

Proposed county charter amendments focus on financial disclosures, conflicts of interest and other ways to boost the public’s faith in government.

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

VIDEO: Duke Aiona And Josh Green Make Their Case For Governor As Election Nears

We asked the two candidates a series of quick-fire questions before a Civil Beat event Monday that featured a discussion with the top Republican and Democratic picks for governor.