Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Does US Sen. Brian Schatz Have ‘A Job For Life?’
Hawaii’s senior senator is on the ballot this year but faces little competition. Some say it’s because he made all the right moves.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
How US Rep. Ed Case Went From Political Outcast To Perennial Frontrunner
The Hawaii congressman was on the outs with the Democratic Party establishment, but now he appears set to win a third consecutive term in Congress.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
The Fight To Save A Top Hawaii Defense Contractor As Federal Fraud Charges Swirl
Longtime Honolulu businessman Steven Loui is trying to salvage the company he founded more than 40 years ago as its recent CEO, Martin Kao, faces criminal charges over federal pandemic relief funds.
Courtesy: Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui/2021
Decision On Roe V. Wade Will Not End Abortion Rights In Hawaii
But the high court’s ruling alters the national landscape regarding privacy laws and puts contraception and same-sex marriage laws at risk in other states.
Submitted: Gwendolyn Mink/1993
Title IX And The Future of Democracy: A Conversation With Wendy Mink
Wendy Mink talks about the many struggles her mother faced while navigating a political world dominated by men.
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Chad Blair: How Schatz Uses Tweets To Speak Out
The Hawaii Democrat is increasingly and unabashedly partisan on the ubiquitous social media platform.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Biden Withdraws Ex-KPD Chief’s Nomination After Retaliation Accusations
The president nominated Michael Contrades for U.S. Marshal despite his involvement in a federal lawsuit that ended in a nearly $2 million settlement.
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Retaliation Accusations Could Sink Biden’s Nominee For US Marshal In Hawaii
Michael Contrades was a defendant in a federal lawsuit that settled for $1.8 million and included a provision that he stay away from the Kauai Police Department until his alleged victim no longer worked there.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Special Interest Money Fuels Hawaii Delegation’s Leadership PACs
Congressional leadership political action committees allow elected officials to help colleagues and political parties.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2018
Chad Blair: A Jill Tokuda Candidacy Could Upend A Race For Congress
Tokuda had been planning a run for lieutenant governor but may drop out to focus on Kai Kahele’s 2nd Congressional District Seat.