The Sunshine Blog: Big Gretch Rallies The Troops — ‘We Know How To Get Shit Done’
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: The Democratic National Convention Begins. No Riots In Sight. Yet.
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Will Caron: Kakaako Consequential
Longtime Honolulu political cartoonist Will Caron is going to be drawing regularly for Civil Beat, after winning our cartoonist competition. Watch for his art every other Sunday on our site, alternating with John Pritchett’s cartoons.
Beth Fukumoto: The Real Gender Gap In Hawaii Politics Is All About Money
We rank high for women officeholders, but male candidates still raise twice as much in campaign funds.
Here’s A Look At The Real Reformers On The Ballot — Democrats, Republicans And Green
Some lost in the primary, but plenty of legislative candidates who say they will push for change are still electorally alive.
The Sunshine Blog: Primary Saw Some Tight Races, But No Recounts Coming
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: The Blog Is Beginning To Think That Crime Might Pay After All
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: Party Politics Can Be Messy
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Randy Roth: Police And Prosecutors Were Irresponsible And Inept In Dana Ireland Case
There was no credible evidence that the Schweitzers had anything to do with the 1991 rape and murder.
Chad Blair: Campaign Signs Are Everywhere. Is There Anywhere They’re Not Allowed?
Political signs are a cheap and effective way to promote candidates for office. But there are rules and guidelines for their use.