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PRP Super PAC Under the Microscope After Release of Internal Emails PF Bentley/Civil Beat

PRP Super PAC Under the Microscope After Release of Internal Emails

The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission is interested in “apparent vendors” during the 2012 mayoral race who don’t appear in PRP finance reports.

An Inside Look at the Hawaii Super PAC That Helped Defeat Cayetano PF Bentley/Civil Beat

An Inside Look at the Hawaii Super PAC That Helped Defeat Cayetano

Emails detail the political strategies employed in 2012 by the PRP, an organization determined to undermine the mayoral candidacy of the former governor.

Rep. Cachola Buys More Time to Settle Campaign Spending Complaint Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Rep. Cachola Buys More Time to Settle Campaign Spending Complaint

Hawaii lawmaker may owe thousands of dollars for using campaign money to buy meals and a truck.

Public File: Clayton Hee Buys First TV Ads This Season flickr: DaGoaty

Public File: Clayton Hee Buys First TV Ads This Season

His opponent in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, incumbent Shan Tsutsui, is spending a lot more, however.

By the Numbers: A Statistical Snapshot of the 2014 Elections Theresa Thompson via Flickr

By the Numbers: A Statistical Snapshot of the 2014 Elections

303 candidates are seeking 102 seats up for grabs this fall in Hawaii.

Neal Milner: The Primaries, the Average Voter and You Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: The Primaries, the Average Voter and You

The candidates care about the exceptional electorate, people like you who pay close attention to politics. So what does this mean for the coming elections?

Is it Manufactured Schatz Vs. Real-Deal Hanabusa?

Is it Manufactured Schatz Vs. Real-Deal Hanabusa?

A retired writer on Molokai argues — like the campaign he supports — that Sen. Schatz is a power-hungry politico and Rep. Hanabusa is a woman of the people. Are you convinced?

Mufi Hannemann: Nostalgic DJ, Columnist and Candidate for Governor PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Mufi Hannemann: Nostalgic DJ, Columnist and Candidate for Governor

Hawaii places few restrictions on people working in media who run for office. Should that change?

Aiona Proposes ‘Homeless Court’ and Outreach to Vets Living on the Street PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Aiona Proposes ‘Homeless Court’ and Outreach to Vets Living on the Street

Proposals represent a major policy initiative by the GOP candidate for Hawaii governor.

Chad Blair: Which Party Do You Belong To? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Which Party Do You Belong To?

Democratic? Republican? Green? Libertarian? Independent? Nonpartisan? Compare and contrast.