Shootz! Government Work At A Snail’s Pace

Civil Beat photographers focus on state government this week.

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Civil Beat photographers focus on state government this week.

From snails to jumping out of airplanes we look for the extraordinary out of the mundane.

After signing House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails, Governor Josh Green cradled the snail designated as Oahu’s snail, the Kaala subrutila. It is believed to be really rare and only found in one place worldwide, at the summit of Mount Ka’ala.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
After signing House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails, Gov. Josh Green cradles Oahu’s designated snail, the Kaala subrutila. It is believed to be really rare and only found in one place worldwide, at the summit of Mount Ka’ala. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke shares a lighter moment with James Tokioka. Tokioka was named Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, or DBEDT, on May 5, 2023, and recognized by the Senate on Feb. 29, 2024. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
WAM and FIN members came together on Monday April 15th for the first time to look at items that both committees agree on. Led by Senator Deal Cruz and Representative Yamashita the group cleared their agenda in short order to conclude their meeting at approximately 5:15pm (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
House Finance Committee Chair Kyle Yamashita listens to Rep. Scott Nishimoto during a meeting with the Senate Ways And Means Committee. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
WAM and FIN members came together on Monday April 15th for the first time to look at items that both committees agree on. Led by Senator Deal Cruz and Representative Yamashita the group cleared their agenda in short order to conclude their meeting at approximately 5:15pm (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Senate Ways And Means Committee meets with the House Finance Committee Monday for the first time to look at items both committees agree on. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Michael Miyahira faces the Senate committee on higher education for his confirmation hearing to the University of Hawaii board of regents Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Honolulu. Sens. Carol Fukunaga, from left, vice chair Michelle Kidani, Troy Hashimoto, chair Donna Kim and Kurt Fevella attend the committee hearing. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Michael Miyahira faces the Senate Higher Education Committee during his confirmation hearing to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Tuesday in Honolulu. Sens. Carol Fukunaga, from left, Vice Chair Michelle Kidani, Troy Hashimoto, Chair Donna Kim and Kurt Fevella listen to Miyahira’s answers. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Michael Miyahira is seen on Sen. Kurt Fevelle’s tablet during his Senate committee for higher education confirmation hearing to the University of Hawaii board of regents Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Sen. Kurt Fevella livestreams Michael Miyahira’s confirmation hearing for a seat on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Tuesday at the Capitol. Miyahira’s smooth confirmation process before the Senate Higher Education Committee, positions him for full Senate approval to serve on the UH Board of Regents replacing Alapaki Nahale-a. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A pedestrian is reflected in a car’s side-view mirror entering the Capitol parking lot Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A pedestrian is reflected in a car’s side-view mirror entering the Capitol parking lot Tuesday in Honolulu. The wall on the opposite side resembles the one reflected. But the wall on the Diamond Head side stands in the mid-day shadow. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
SkyDive Hawaii is one of the lesees of Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore of Oahu. The company, headed by Jordan Wong, has had a presence on the airfield since the eighties and could loose it’s operations if the City and County are unable to reach an agreement with the Army for an extension of the present lease.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Skydive Hawaii is one of the lesees of Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore of Oahu. The company, headed by Jordan Wong, has had a presence on the airfield since the eighties. With a 50-year lease almost secured from the Army, another issue has jumped into their laps: a possible shutdown of water. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
SkyDive Hawaii is one of the lesees of Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore of Oahu. The company, headed by Jordan Wong, has had a presence on the airfield since the eighties and could loose it’s operations if the City and County are unable to reach an agreement with the Army for an extension of the present lease.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Skydivers land at Dillingham Airfield, which in recent years has been dealing with the looming threat of closure. Now, uncertainty remains about whether the aviation hub will have access to water even if it stays open. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)

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