Civil Beat Intern
Jaelynn Grisso
Jaelynn Grisso is Civil Beat’s Dow Jones News Fund data journalism intern. She is a graduate of Ohio University, where she studied journalism and political science.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Are Oahu’s Bridges Better Off Than They Were 4 Years Ago?
Kirk Caldwell promised to improve them. But while work has continued, there haven’t been any new repair initiatives.
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Just 2 Lobbyists Have Donated $650K To Hawaii Candidates In The Past 10 Years
UPDATED Lobbyists gave about $2.5 million to state and local candidates over the last decade, and the two owners of the state’s biggest firm doled out about $650,000 themselves.
Anthony Quintano / Civil Beat
Take A Ride On The Honolulu Rail Route Alternatives
There’s more than one way to get from Kapolei to Ala Moana. With the click of your mouse, you can check out the various options.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
It Pays To Be An Incumbent In The Hawaii Legislature
Our chart depicts how lawmakers running for re-election have collected far more money than challengers — in most cases.
Caldwell Led The Pack In Campaign Contributions Through June 30
Here’s an easy way to check out the first-half finances for all candidates in state and county races.
Civil Beat/Jaelynn Grisso
David Ige Vetoes Far Fewer Bills Than His Predecessors
Hawaii’s governor has vetoed 16 bills from the first two legislative sessions of his term. Former Gov. Linda Lingle has him beat – by a lot.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat
Ivory Smuggler Gets Jail Time
A Hawaiian company and its president were sentenced for being involved in an ivory-smuggling ring in 2015.
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Leads Sought 6 Years After Murder
Friends of Amber Jackson are still trying to help Kauai authorities solve the case. She went missing six years ago Thursday.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Another Hot School Year Looms As Air Conditioning Initiative Delayed
The Hawaii Department of Education says it won’t fulfill its goal of cooling the air in 1,000 classrooms by the end of 2016 because of increased construction costs.