Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Honolulu Prosecutor Candidate Has Been On Both Sides Of Alleged Crime Boss
Megan Kau worked to help recover Michael Miske’s boat, the Painkiller, that federal authorities said was used to dispose of the body of Jonathan Fraser.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Rep. Case: Trump Must ‘Reverse Course’ On Postal Service Interference
The Hawaii congressman says the president is undermining a trusted and vital institution in order to disrupt voting by mail.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2018
Kauai Candidate Took Illegal Contributions, State Commission Says
The Campaign Spending Commission has taken the rare step of referring a case of false name contributions to the Attorney General’s Office.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ironworkers, Teamsters Back Keith Amemiya For Honolulu Mayor
Amemiya announces more union support as his opponent secures the backing of former candidate Colleen Hanabusa.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Colleen Hanabusa Endorses Rick Blangiardi For Honolulu Mayor
The longtime Democrat chose the more conservative Blangiardi over self-proclaimed Democrat Keith Amemiya.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Over 900 Late Ballots Won’t Be Counted In Hawaii Primary
Officials warned voters to mail those ballots at least three to five days before Election Day.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Vote-By-Mail Helped Perk Up Hawaii Turnout But So Did Some Competitive Races
Voting was up throughout the state, in some areas more than others.
Election Recounts Don’t Change Outcomes Of 3 Races
DeCoite, Quilingking remain the winners of their primaries, and the Kauai County Council lineup stays the same.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Chad Blair: The Primary That Upset Hawaii’s Mango Cart
A desire for new blood felled or threatened political veterans and fueled the campaigns of hungry newcomers, all under a new system of voting.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii County Races: Mayor Kim Loses Bid For Another Term
Waltjen dominated the pack for prosecutor and incumbents are on track to keep their council seats.