Tom Hasslinger/Civil Beat/2020
Diversifying The Economy: Governor Contenders Would Boost Ag, Small Business
Vicky Cayetano wants a permanent 50% excise tax cut for small businesses, while Josh Green is proposing new government subsidies to support Hawaii agriculture.
Curt Sanburn/2015
Can The Dems Finally Take Ewa Beach Away From The GOP?
In deep purple Ewa Beach, Democratic candidates are hard to distinguish from their Republican counterparts.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Affordable Housing: Top Democrats See ‘Emergency’ But Differ On How To Build Faster
Vicky Cayetano wants to work with the Legislature to declare a state of emergency in housing, while Josh Green wants to push ahead with 42,000 stalled units.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Danny De Gracia: Take A Deep Breath And Consider All The Angles Before Voting
Could your choice in this election stop the next major crisis? Think about it.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2022
Big Island Redistricting Forces 2 State Senators To Run Against Each Other
In the Aug. 13 primary, Sen. Lorraine Inouye will challenge Sen. Laura Acasio and former HSTA President Wil Okabe to represent the greater Hilo area.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Cost Of Living: Here’s How Top Democratic Candidates Say They Could Help
Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano offered up their top economic priorities for providing urgently needed relief to cash-strapped residents.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022
Look Up Who’s Bankrolling Maui County Candidates’ Campaigns
This tool can help you see who’s giving money to candidates — and how much.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022
Neal Milner: Debates Are Rarely Game-Changers. Why Do We Still Have Them?
Political debates may be highly visible, but they are typically a tiny and less important part of the overall campaign.
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/2022
Hawaii Lawmakers Took $500k In Campaign Cash This Session Despite Pleas To Ban Campaign Cash During Session
Updated: Top brass at the Legislature have bolstered their reelection campaigns with money raised from lobbyists, labor unions and other groups while they make decisions on state policy.