Civil Beat Categories

Politics

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Warland Kealoha

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Warland Kealoha

“Public meetings need to be held more often across Oahu where feedback is not vented but incorporated in design and location decisions of any project.”

Election Season Is Here, Pandemic Or Not Getty Images/iStockphoto

Election Season Is Here, Pandemic Or Not

Civil Beat will have thorough coverage of issues and candidates through the November election.

Congressional Democrats Are Now Pushing Police Reform Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Congressional Democrats Are Now Pushing Police Reform

A proposed bill would, among other things, create a national database of police misconduct and ban the use of chokeholds.

Teachers Union Endorses Hanabusa For Honolulu Mayor Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2020

Teachers Union Endorses Hanabusa For Honolulu Mayor

This marks the first time HSTA has endorsed a candidate for mayor, the union said.

Honolulu Is On The Brink Of A New Political Era Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Is On The Brink Of A New Political Era

“The whole nature of city politics will be transformed after November,” says political analyst Colin Moore.

Hawaii Elections 2020: Primary Election Ballot Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat

Hawaii Elections 2020: Primary Election Ballot

Hundreds of candidates have filed to run in the 2020 primary. This resource guide will help you figure out who to vote for.

Hawaii Elections Guide 2020 Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat

Hawaii Elections Guide 2020

Here’s our overview of the 2020 elections including links to essential information, candidate positions and news stories. Check back frequently — we’ll be updating through Nov. 3.

Mufi Hannemann Is Running For Honolulu Mayor — Again Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Mufi Hannemann Is Running For Honolulu Mayor — Again

The man who kicked off the beleaguered Honolulu rail project wants to lead it to the finish line.

Earl Tsuneyoshi Announces Run For Menor’s Council Seat Mana Means Communications

Earl Tsuneyoshi Announces Run For Menor’s Council Seat

The Army combat veteran is challenging former state Sen. Will Espero and comedian Augie T for the District 9 spot.