Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Hawaii’s New Deputy Economy Chief Has A Powerful Business Partner In The Senate
The Hawaii State Ethics Commission said there’s no conflict of interest, although Dane Wicker shouldn’t take any action that affects tea.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Big Pay Hikes On The Horizon For City Leaders
The increases arise amid a wider conversation about how to hire and retain workers
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
New Punahou Program Mixes In Hip-Hop To Get Hawaii’s Students Active In Civics
The details of how the initiative will be rolled out in the state’s public schools are still being ironed out.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat
Evslin Leaves ‘Big Hole’ On Kauai Council As He Moves To State House
The governor chose the top vote-getter of this past council election to fill Rep. James Tokioka’s seat.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Beth Fukumoto: Politics Has Made Me More Passionate About Hawaii
There are other ways to help bring about positive change besides being an elected official.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2022
Leadership Shakeup At The Hawaii Republican Party
The decision came after the resignation of the former party leader and another top official.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2022
Vicky Cayetano Is No Longer A Civil Beat Columnist. Here’s Why
The finding of a state commission that the Cayetano campaign violated election law necessitates discontinuing her regular column.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Commission Fines Cayetano Campaign, Super PAC Over Josh Green Attack Ads
Vicky Cayetano denies coordinating with super PAC Victory Calls.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
New Council Sworn In But Remote Testimony May Be On The Way Out
Festivities at Honolulu Hale overshadowed a new rule that allows council members to avoid precisely saying if they support or oppose a motion.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Chad Blair: Hawaii GOP To Decide Whether To Show Cynthia Thielen The Door
The retired longtime lawmaker is charged with having violated party rules by backing a Democrat for office.