Civil Beat Categories

Uncategorized

Hawaii Seed Crops Worth $151M Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

Hawaii Seed Crops Worth $151M

It’s the first time that the industry’s value has grown since 2011-2012.

Schatz Slams Trump On Philippines Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Schatz Slams Trump On Philippines

The GOP presidential nominee says immigration should be restricted from the Philippines and other countries. Not so fast, says Schatz.

Will Congress Pass Zika Bill? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Will Congress Pass Zika Bill?

Dozens聽of U.S. senators, including Hawaii’s, want the Congress to go back into session to聽provide $1.1 billion to deal with the virus.

Gabbard Voting For Clinton Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gabbard Voting For Clinton

The Hawaii congresswoman and Bernie Sanders supporters says she will still work to make sure the country stays out of “interventionist wars.”

Sheehan Confirmed for Police Board Anthony Quintano / Civil Beat

Sheehan Confirmed for Police Board

But it wasn’t unanimous, as City Councilman Trevor Ozawa questioned and criticized the nominee, then voted against her.

Yamane Heads City Ethics Panel Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Yamane Heads City Ethics Panel

The former acting state auditor is now the聽Honolulu Ethics Commission鈥檚 new executive director and legal counsel.

$3.7M To Fight Diseases Cory Lum/Civil Beat

$3.7M To Fight Diseases

The federal funding aims to crack down on Hawaii’s hepatitis A, Zika, dengue and sexually transmitted disease rates.

Election For Vacant House Seat File Photo

Election For Vacant House Seat

Hawaii officials have confirmed that the special election to fill the late聽Mark Takai’s office will be held the same day as the Nov. 8 general election.

Services Set For Mark Takai Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Services Set For Mark Takai

The late U.S. congressman will lie in state at the Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda Aug. 18.

Restaurant, Airline Hepatitis Cases Flickr: redlegsfan21

Restaurant, Airline Hepatitis Cases

The cases involve a Chili’s restaurant in Kapolei and a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant. Ninety-three聽cases have been reported on Oahu.