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Hawai‘i Raises Truck Bed-Riding Age, Testing A Cherished Island Tradition
Gov. Josh Green, who witnessed a truck bed accident in 2023, signed the bill into law to increase the legal age from 12 to 16.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
LNG, Housing And Accountability: Governor Candidates Q&As
The incumbent faces three challengers on his way to the general election.
Word Search: Spain
In honor of the World Cup win, here’s a way to learn a bit more about the champs.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Severely Ill Prisoners Granted Early Release Are Left Stuck Behind Bars
Hawaiʻi is the only state without a specific law allowing for compassionate release for prisoners, relying instead on an internal policy.
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Calvert Williamson
“Green fee revenues should be transparent, independently audited, and prioritized for wildfire prevention, water infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and community resilience.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Ken Fujiyama
“My overall plan is to provide 100,000 vacant lots facing gravel roads without utilities that will sell for about $50,000 a lot.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Gary Cordery
“We will amend the 5% of zoned land to 6%, this additional land will be for local families to purchase and partner in the construction phase, creating generational wealth.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – George Lucas-Tadeo
“Any LNG use must have strict timelines, methane safeguards, and cannot delay renewable energy.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Josh Green
“My focus will stay where it’s been: lowering the cost of living, building affordable housing and reducing homelessness, while we drive down the price of energy.”
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Tsunami Panic: Most Who Evacuated Shouldn’t Have, Report Says
Almost all of Oʻahu’s traffic during the tsunami warning was unnecessary, the report said.