Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
What Pushes Locals Out Of Hawaiʻi? Low Wages
The Honolulu Charter Commission has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to address the county’s crisis.
Hawaii News Now/2021
What Ariel Sellers’ Court Records Tell Us About The Child Welfare System
The state wanted the girl and her siblings to have a permanent home. The Kaluas were willing. But were they able?
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
A Good Year For Public Access In The Hawaii Legislature
Lawmakers advanced bills to make it easier for citizens to understand what our government is doing, and to get involved.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s Empty Promises On Government Accountability
Hawaii will have to wait until the next governor to shine a light on government corruption.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Use The County Initiative Process To Create Change In Hawaii
In Hawaii, every county provides a process for citizen initiatives. Here’s how to force a citizen vote on a specific issue of concern.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Here’s Why The Police Misconduct Bill Is So Important
Gov. David Ige will end decades of secrecy if he signs House Bill 285. It’s a critical step to bring more transparency and public oversight to police practices.
New Service Helps Public Access Public Records
And it’s free. Because democracy only works if the government operates with reasonable transparency.
Law Center: Timely Access To Public Information Is Vital
The public is the winner when the Office of Information Practices is scrutinized and debated.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii Is Finally Letting The Sun Shine In
For the first time in 30 years, Hawaii’s Sunshine Law will be expanded to benefit public participation and access.