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The Storms Hitting California Start Near Hawaii. So Why Is It So Calm In The Islands?
Atmospheric rivers like the “Pineapple Express” originate in the subtropics but can have paradoxical effects on Hawaii’s weather.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2023
‘Where’s The Hammer?’ Hawaii Prosecutors Dodged Public Discipline For 40 Years Despite Misconduct
Prosecutors sometimes cross the line. But for a host of reasons, the Hawaii Supreme Court does not sanction them.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
How Attorney Discipline Works In Hawaii
Complaints are investigated, processed by a volunteer board and, in the end, may be adjudicated by the Hawaii Supreme Court.
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Applicants Sought For Elections Commission
It’s for a vacancy created by the Hawaii County member.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Feds Collected $2 Million From Criminal, Civil Debtors Last Year
An additional $7.5 million was collected from the owners of the defunct Oahu Sugar Company due to historical pesticide contamination.
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Media Veteran Named Press Secretary To Gov. Green
Erika Engle most recently handled communications for the Honolulu City Council.
Courtesy: Kauai County
Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise On Kauai. Meth Is Still The Main Reason
Although some antidotes like Narcan can help prevent opioid deaths, meth is still the leading cause of drug overdose overall in Hawaii.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
The Unlikely Odyssey Of Prince Jonah Kuhio
Raised in nobility and imprisoned after the overthrow of the monarchy, Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole had an outsized impact on modern Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
A Conversation With Hawaii’s Newest GOP State Senator
Among other things, former TV news anchor Brenton Awa is pushing legislators to cap their time in office at 16 years.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2022
Here’s How The Green Administration Plans To Tackle Hawaii’s Housing Shortage
Converting vacation rentals into homes, targeting areas with infrastructure already in place for new construction, and collaborating with counties and private business are some of the options on the table.