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UH is looking to renew a controversial contract to conduct research for the military. Supporters say that means jobs and technology but critics worry about secrecy and fallout. Meanwhile, the Navy is set to resume bombing of an island.

The Hawaii Invasive Species Council is asking residents statewide to alert authorities about colonies of little fire ants before they become entrenched.

Rep. David Alcos has been fined by the state Ethics Commission for failing to disclose millions of dollars in debt as required by state law. House leaders could pursue further action but say their own conduct committee has never taken a case.

Hawaii State Senate President Ron Kouchi is backing Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s plan to succeed him in 2026.

House Speaker Scott Saiki may have lost reelection, but his political ally, Gov. Josh Green, may appoint him to serve as the state’s insurance commissioner.

EVs are growing in popularity, but the Valley Island doesn’t have the infrastructure to rent enough vehicles to visitors. It’s a cost and permitting issue.

Gun violence in West Oahu has state and city officials demanding more policing.

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.

A federal judge ruled last week that Google’s dominance of online searches has stifled competition.