David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023
Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking
State tax officials say language has already been drafted to address concerns that lawmakers will need to add to the bill.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii’s New Homeless Chief Is Counting On The Aloha Spirit To Solve This Divisive Problem
James Koshiba has ambitious goals to reduce the number of people living on the streets.
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Prince Kuhio And King Sugar: The Powerful Industry Became A Double-Edged Political Sword
Sugar permanently transformed Hawaii’s landscape, propelled immigration and laid the foundation for an early middle class.
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Luaus And Lawmakers: Early Junkets To Hawaii Brought Many Rewards
Prince Kuhio became a master at leading congressional delegations to Hawaii, winning converts to the causes he championed for the islands
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DLNR Nominee Dawn Chang Faces Tough Questions About Her Past Work
Native Hawaiians are split on her nomination to lead one of the state’s largest and most impactful agencies.
AP/2023
Hawaii Man Freed After More Than 20 Years In Jail For 1991 Murder
UPDATES: The decision came after new evidence was presented in the 1991 killing of 23-year-old Dana Ireland on the Big Island.
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023
Denby Fawcett: A Ceremony For A Hawaiian ‘Princess’ Unlikely To Be Repeated
Abigail Kawananakoa’s public viewing at Iolani Palace drew some 1,600 people.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Former Chief Investigator Sues Hawaii Attorney General’s Office
Daniel Hanagami took on some of the state’s high profile white collar and public corruption cases in the early 2000s.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
The Clock Is Running On Plan To Finally Meet Family Demand For Pre-K
The ambitious public-private blueprint has drawn positive reviews from early childhood education advocates but questions over the lengthy timeframe.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Longtime Hawaii Politician Ron Menor Has Died
During his long career, Menor served as chair of the Honolulu City Council and as a state lawmaker.