Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Empty Homes Tax: Some Like The Idea. Oʻahu Politicians Won’t Hear Of It
The two most recent proposals to tax empty homes in Honolulu have each failed to advance by just one vote.
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High Oil Prices Hammer HECO Customers. Here’s Why
Average Oʻahu home electric bills are up $60 since June 2025.
Quotable: It’s That Time Of Year
Here’s a famous Hawaiʻi expression you should take to heart.
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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.”