John Pritchett

John Pritchett has created thousands of cartoons and illustrations over a span of 33 years. He has won awards from the United Nations Correspondents Association, Best of the West, the Society of
Professional Journalists, Hawaii’s Thousand Friends and the Hawaii Publishers Association. His work is published worldwide and he has produced four books featuring his cartoons.

John Pritchett: Into The Sunset John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Into The Sunset

Longtime East Honolulu lawmaker Sam Slom died last week. For many years he was the only Republican in the state Senate where he served from 1996 to 2016. He was 81.

John Pritchett: It’s Alive! John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: It’s Alive!

The Hawaii Legislature granted the governor unilateral authority to restore funding to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, even though lawmakers almost killed the controversial agency.

John Pritchett: Sinking Feeling John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Sinking Feeling

A recent ABC News / Washington Post poll shows the president's approval rating at 36%, the lowest of any first-term president a year and a half away from the next election.

John Pritchett: Democracy Dies In Darkness John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Democracy Dies In Darkness

While some good sunshine bills passed, many of the strongest measures intended to restore public confidence in government died with little explanation in the final days of the 2023 Legislature.

John Pritchett: Benched John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Benched

CNN's Don Lemon and Fox News' Tucker Carlson were both abruptly fired from their respective networks Monday, and for a variety of reasons that are still unfolding.

John Pritchett: Over The Rainbow John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Over The Rainbow

Mayor Rick Blangiardi says the first leg of Honolulu’s rail project should be up and running within three months. Yes, three months.

John Pritchett: In The Weeds John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: In The Weeds

Potholes. Litter. Homeless camps. Overgrown grass in medians. Why is Hawaii's largest city so poorly maintained?

John Pritchett: Ruling The Roost John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Ruling The Roost

Some argue that Hawaii Speaker Scott Saiki is too powerful. Others say that's an exaggeration. But there is little doubt that he's the head of the House.

John Pritchett: Flush Money John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Flush Money

Consultants working on plans for a new Aloha Stadium racked up millions of dollars in costs including for things like first-class travel. An audit is now planned.