Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Former House Speaker Eyes Open Honolulu City Council Seat
Candidates are already lining up to replace longtime Rep. Calvin Say but there’s still time for more.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Trisha Kehaulani Watson: The Stakes Are High For Hawaiians To Get Out The Vote
Hawaiians should organize a mass voting effort by using the same social media networks that made movements over the past year so powerful.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Caldwell Raises Nearly $300K For 2022 Governor’s Race
The Honolulu mayor has far outpaced others who have lined up this far in advance.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Hawaii GOP Goes All-In For Trump
The Hawaii Republican Party has canceled its presidential preference poll, joining five other states.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
How The Counties Are Preparing For All-Mail Voting
The state will switch to an all-mail voting system for the 2020 elections.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Why The Fight Against The Kahuku Turbines Matters
Winning the war against climate change requires socially equitable solutions.
Eugene Tanner/Civil Beat/2018
Hanabusa Takes First Steps In Run For Honolulu Mayor
UPDATED: The former U.S. congresswoman would be a marquee name in a potentially large field of candidates.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
Chad Blair: It Looks Like All-Mail Voting Is Finally On Its Way
The Office of Elections is already working to implement a measure that is still sitting on the governor’s desk.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Chad Blair: How To Pick A President
The Democratic Party of Hawaii has asked members for input on its 2020 presidential preference poll.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Finish The Job: Legislators Making Progress On Elections, Government Ethics
Dozens of bills introduced by the state House and Senate augur well for major improvements if lawmakers can actually seal the deals.