Civil Beat Staff

Anita Hofschneider

Supreme Court to Rule on Privacy, Affirmative Action

Supreme Court to Rule on Privacy, Affirmative Action

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Big Brother listens in on overseas calls; college admissions policy questioned.
Kakaako Mural Adds to Hawaii’s Growing Urban Art Scene

Kakaako Mural Adds to Hawaii’s Growing Urban Art Scene

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Project allowed residents to contribute to public artwork honoring Polynesian culture.
Most Oppose Hawaii Judiciary’s Plan to Seal Expunged Records

Most Oppose Hawaii Judiciary’s Plan to Seal Expunged Records

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The courts received mostly negative feedback about a rule that would close off public access to some criminal records.
Kauai Councilman Sues Prosecutor for Violating Civil Rights Scott via Flickr.com

Kauai Councilman Sues Prosecutor for Violating Civil Rights

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Kauai prosecutor faces another lawsuit: This time, for abuse of power.
Cayetano: Bus Rapid Transit ‘Sweeping the Country’

Cayetano: Bus Rapid Transit ‘Sweeping the Country’

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Hawaii mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano said there's a national transportation trend toward buses rather than trains.
Caldwell: Honolulu On Cutting Edge Of Driverless Rail Systems

Caldwell: Honolulu On Cutting Edge Of Driverless Rail Systems

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Mayoral candidate pumped up driverless Honolulu rail claiming first in the nation and only five in the world.
FOCUS: Meet Kenny Endo, The Taiko Drummer

FOCUS: Meet Kenny Endo, The Taiko Drummer

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Civil Beat's multimedia series continues with Kenny Endo, internationally acclaimed taiko drummer.
Nonprofits Work to Get Hawaii’s Youth to the Polls

Nonprofits Work to Get Hawaii’s Youth to the Polls

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Hawaii has the lowest youth vote turnout in the nation, but grassroots efforts are trying to change that.
Lingle: Hirono Votes with Dems 96 Percent of the Time

Lingle: Hirono Votes with Dems 96 Percent of the Time

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda Lingle says that Rep. Mazie Hirono votes with her party nearly all the time.
Hawaii Partners with China on Moon Landing

Hawaii Partners with China on Moon Landing

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Big Island observatory collaborates in first such agreement between U.S. and China organizations.
How Important Are Your Hawaii Trade Winds?

How Important Are Your Hawaii Trade Winds?

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Kam Drive-In developer hires consultant to analyze tall buildings' effects on natural AC.

Donation Fuels Grassroots Efforts to Bring Better Healthcare to Wahiawa

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United Healthcare Community Plan of Hawaii gave $10,000 to help build a community health center in Wahiawa.