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Government Shutdown Won’t Stall Kealoha Trial

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Labor Board: Police Chief Did Nothing Wrong When She Transferred SHOPO President

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

City Auditor: Rail Costs Could Keep Rising If HART Doesn’t Take Action

OHA’s Own Audit Is Being Blocked — By People At OHA

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The internal audit is supposed to identify areas where the Office of Hawaiian Affairs might be vulnerable to fraud and waste.

Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Legislators Must Bypass State Agency With Hemp Plan

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1. Labor Board: Police Chief Did Nothing Wrong When She Transferred SHOPO President

2. Government Shutdown Won’t Stall Kealoha Trial

3. Denby Fawcett: The Most Infamous Legal Case in Hawaii’s History

4. City Auditor: Rail Costs Could Keep Rising If HART Doesn’t Take Action

5. OHA’s Own Audit Is Being Blocked — By People At OHA

6. Gabbard Apologizes In Video For Past Statements On Gay Rights

7. 6 Ways To Reform Hawaii’s Government

8. Hawaii 2040: Climate Change Is Already Here. And We’re Running Out Of Time

9. Rail Project Director Doesn’t Fully Meet Expectations — But Still Gets A Bonus

10. Why Is Tulsi Gabbard Attacking Mazie Hirono?

Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Fighting Climate Change Will Cost The State Millions

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says money is urgently needed to protect beaches, watersheds, native species and more.

By Nathan Eagle / January 18, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Rail Project Director Doesn’t Fully Meet Expectations — But Still Gets A Bonus

UPDATED: Andrew Robbins has proven a “quick study” in his first year leading the project but needs to improve, according to his job evaluation.

By Marcel Honore / January 17, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Four Men Arrested For Assault After OHA Office Occupied

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs says some of its staff members were forcibly removed from the lobby by 12 people.

By The Associated Press / January 17, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gabbard Apologizes In Video For Past Statements On Gay Rights

She released the video in response to criticism since she declared her candidacy for president.

By The Associated Press / January 17, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Budget Hawk Sylvia Luke: ‘I Try To Know More Than Them’

The House Finance Committee chair can be fearsome in budget briefings. She’s also not afraid to dive deep into state money matters, like the $3 billion tucked away in special funds.

By Stewart Yerton / January 17, 2019

Community Voices

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Tom Yamachika: DOE’s Repair Backlog Is How Much Again?

This year, it’s estimated to be $868 million — nearly triple the amount reported last year.

By Tom Yamachika / January 20, 2019

Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Legislators Must Bypass State Agency With Hemp Plan

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is negligent for not acting on major developments in the industry.

By Cynthia Thielen / January 18, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

6 Ways To Reform Hawaii’s Government

Policy changes include all mail-in ballots and runoffs between the top two candidates.

By Charles Djou / January 17, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Condo Owners May Not Know They Have New Power

The significance of Hawaii’s Act 195 is still lost on many owners who do not realize the opportunity it provides.

By Marcia Kimura / January 16, 2019

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Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Bill Would Lower Voting Age To 16 For State And Local Elections

The proposed constitutional amendment represents the latest effort to expand the electorate. Earlier attempts haven’t gone far.

By Blaze Lovell / January 18, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii School Superintendent’s Contract Extended For One Year

Some education advocates are concerned that the evaluation of Christina Kishimoto wasn’t tied more closely to data about school performance.

By Suevon Lee / January 17, 2019

Report for America

Journalism Grant Will Pump Up Our Health Care Coverage

The program aims to provide stronger reporting on under-covered topics.

By Patti Epler / January 17, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: Why Is Hawaii Afraid To Recount Votes In Close Races?

The law governing challenges to election results is as worthless as a new telephone book. Both should be thrown out.

By Neal Milner / January 17, 2019

Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Federal Shutdown Claims New Victim: Katherine Kealoha’s Right To A Fair Trial

With her federally funded attorney not getting paid and other expenses on hold, Kealoha wants her trial postponed.

By Stewart Yerton / January 16, 2019

Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gov. Ige’s Administrative Director Is Now Also His Chief Of Staff

Ford Fuchigami will have dual roles in the governor’s office, and former Chief of Staff Mike McCartney has been picked to lead the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.