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Four Takeaways From Hawaii’s Pre-Primary Election Spending Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Four Takeaways From Hawaii’s Pre-Primary Election Spending

Gubernatorial candidate Colleen Hanabusa is the big winner in labor unions’ super PAC sweepstakes, election reports show.

Hanabusa Attacks Ige’s 2005 Vote Against Environmental Fund Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hanabusa Attacks Ige’s 2005 Vote Against Environmental Fund

Ige says he doesn’t remember why he voted against creation of the Legacy Land Conservation Program, but that he supports it now.

Neal Milner: The Risky Business Of Changing Your Mind Politically Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: The Risky Business Of Changing Your Mind Politically

A former leader of the religious right who turned away from fundamentalism provides a rare case study of how to leave polarization behind.

Ad Watch: Hawaii Governor’s Race Switches Into Attack Mode

Ad Watch: Hawaii Governor’s Race Switches Into Attack Mode

A large construction union is behind an effective ad attacking Gov. David Ige’s response to the false missile alert.

Hanabusa Softens Criticism Of Ige But Stays On Message Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Hanabusa Softens Criticism Of Ige But Stays On Message

The Democratic candidate for governor fields questions on rail, super PACs, homelessness and women.

Political Signs Must Include Disclaimers Starting Aug. 20 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Political Signs Must Include Disclaimers Starting Aug. 20

The requirement had been waived because the Legislature voted to eliminate it, but Gov. Ige vetoed the measure.

In Crowded Race For Congress, Democrats Span Ideological Spectrum Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Crowded Race For Congress, Democrats Span Ideological Spectrum

Unlike candidates in many blue districts on the mainland, progressives have struggled to find traction in Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary.

Carroll Breaks Out Radical New Proposals In His Bid To Be Governor Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018

Carroll Breaks Out Radical New Proposals In His Bid To Be Governor

The Republican candidate calls for eliminating the general excise tax and holding an election on whether to restore the Hawaiian kingdom.

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — Makana Paris Makana Paris

Candidate Q&A: OHA Trustee At Large — Makana Paris

“The methods of 20 and 30 years ago do not work as well in 2018 and will not work at all in 2028 or 2038. It’s time for a new direction.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Coby Chock Coby Chock

Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Coby Chock

“I propose to provide more opportunities for our youth by creating a voucher program that would drastically reduce the cost of attendance to a private school.”