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Homelessness, Housing Are Top Issues In District 3 Council Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Homelessness, Housing Are Top Issues In District 3 Council Race

The diverse pool of candidates includes those with backgrounds in management, education, government, construction and activism.

Hawaii-Based Soldiers Have Played A Key Role In US Thailand Policy Kevin Knodell/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii-Based Soldiers Have Played A Key Role In US Thailand Policy

Exercise on Oahu is part of a larger game as U.S. and China compete for influence in Southeast Asia.

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council West Maui — Sne Patel

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council West Maui — Sne Patel

“We are probably at the beginning of a global economic downturn, and should be proactive about maintaining our economic health.”

Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 2 — Felipe San Nicolas *APORTRAITS OF HAWAII

Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 2 — Felipe San Nicolas

“We are enslaved to the world bankers who don’t want the national debt paid off because they are making billions in interest for their own wealth building.”

Ala Wai Flood Control Project Looms Large In District 5 Council Race Marcel Honore/Civil Beat

Ala Wai Flood Control Project Looms Large In District 5 Council Race

Voters in District 5 will choose from a recent community activist, a seasoned political veteran or a longtime legislative staffer.

Race For Open Leeward Council Seat Focuses On Cost Of Living, City Services John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

Race For Open Leeward Council Seat Focuses On Cost Of Living, City Services

Former state Rep. Andria Tupola has a huge financial advantage over a trio of first-time council candidates running to disrupt politics-as-usual in District 1.

Two Philippine Navy Sailors In Quarantine As New Frigate Prepares For RIMPAC Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Two Philippine Navy Sailors In Quarantine As New Frigate Prepares For RIMPAC

But Philippine military officials insist all personnel on their way to Hawaii are healthy and COVID-19 free.

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Anthony Paris

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Anthony Paris

“Armed coercion should not be the first response to a non-criminal emergency — you should not send a firefighter to water your garden when your plants are dry.”

Where Honolulu’s Prosecutor Candidates Stand On Criminal Justice Reform

Where Honolulu’s Prosecutor Candidates Stand On Criminal Justice Reform

The acting prosecutor and three of his opponents are pitching very different solutions.

Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat

Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat

Ritte warns tourism must be controlled, while DeCoite sees a need for jobs.