Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
What Are The Odds Kai Kahele Could Become Governor?
Kahele is a pilot and a war veteran, and may be an appealing candidate. But he has little money for advertising, and was very late to the starting gate.
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Richard ‘Dickie’ Wong, Former Bishop Estate Trustee, Dead At 88
He also served as president of the Hawaii state Senate.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Colette Machado, Former OHA Chair, Dead At 71
She represented Molokai and Lanai as a trustee for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Three Hawaii Politicians Among Americans Banned From Russia
Sen. Schatz and Reps. Case and Kahele are all on the list. Sen. Hirono is not.
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Ige Appoints 2 State Ethics Commissioners
Wesley Fong was reappointed while Robert Hong fills a vacancy.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Former Prison Chief Nolan Espinda Found Dead At Kailua Beach
Espinda abruptly retired in 2020 as Covid-19 spread through the state correctional system, and public worker unions called for his ouster.
Courtesy: NWS/2020
NOAA: Expect Less Activity In The Upcoming Hurricane Season
Nonetheless, emergency management officials encourage local residents to stay prepared in case a major storm hits the islands.
Courtesy: Shandon Cabinatan and Mahlonna Mawae-Callison
A Judge Took Away These Kids For Good — Until A Higher Court Found A Mistake
An appeals court found that parents in three cases should have had court-appointed lawyers throughout. How many other parents were denied this right?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Tommy Waters Decides Against Run For Congress
The Honolulu City Council chairman will instead seek reelection.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Supreme Court Orders Judge To Revisit Sealed Case Dispute
The Civil Beat Law Center for the Public Interest has asked Circuit Court Judge Gary Chang to unseal names of defendants in a case, restore a complaint the judge removed and lift a gag order imposed on the center.