A few months ago we asked Native Hawaiian readers outside of Hawaii to tell us why they left the islands. Here’s what they had to say.

Nearly half of all Native Hawaiians live outside Hawaii. But, as we discover in the new season of Offshore, Hawaiians carry the islands with them to far-flung places.

The pandemic is having a big impact on everything from traffic to stress levels. Don’t expect a baby boom next year.

Letting lawmakers know what you think about local issues is an important part of the democratic process. Here are ways to get your voice heard.

Hawaii’s state court system handles a broad spectrum of family, civil and criminal issues.

Gary Simon has been involved in issues relating to seniors for years.

Voting rights, fair elections and a crisis of confidence in government are as relevant now as they were during the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s.

The story behind Civil Beat’s award-winning multimedia project, and how the trip is informing our current reporting on climate change.

Civil Beat staff discusses the early days of the Kealoha conspiracy trial.