Civil Beat Staff

The Civil Beat Staff

The Sunday Mini: Nov. 8

The Sunday Mini: Nov. 8

A fun little weekend puzzle for you.

Addressing Hawaiʻi’s High Cost Of Living Jamm Aquino/Civil Beat/2026

Addressing Hawaiʻi’s High Cost Of Living

Rising prices helped drive a national “blue tsunami” at the polls Tuesday, but few places have it as bad as Hawai‘i — a state long controlled by Democrats. Here are some key takeaways about the Aloha State’s ongoing affordability crisis.

Quotable: Warm and Cozy

Quotable: Warm and Cozy

This one’s a classic.

Word Row: Nov. 5

Word Row: Nov. 5

You’ve got six tries.

Word Search: Politics

Word Search: Politics

Your favorite topic.

‘The Biggest Change Happens Locally’: Last-Minute Voters Cast Their Ballots Jamm Aquino/Civil Beat/2026

‘The Biggest Change Happens Locally’: Last-Minute Voters Cast Their Ballots

Even though Hawaiʻi voters can send their ballots in the mail, many folks still prefer to vote in person.

Election Day In Hawai‘i: Behind The Scenes Of Civil Beat’s Coverage Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Election Day In Hawai‘i: Behind The Scenes Of Civil Beat’s Coverage

After writing more than 400 stories and sorting through hundreds of candidate questionnaires, our big day is here. Turnout seems low, but there are important ballot measures and national results will also matter. We’ll be tracking it all.

Word Row: Nov. 3

Word Row: Nov. 3

Five letters, five chances.

Word Flower: Nov. 2

Word Flower: Nov. 2

Time for some words to blossom.