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Luaus And Lawmakers: Early Junkets To Hawaii Brought Many Rewards Collection of U.S. House of Representatives

Luaus And Lawmakers: Early Junkets To Hawaii Brought Many Rewards

Prince Kuhio became a master at leading congressional delegations to Hawaii, winning converts to the causes he championed for the islands

DLNR Nominee Dawn Chang Faces Tough Questions About Her Past Work Courtesy: DLNR

DLNR Nominee Dawn Chang Faces Tough Questions About Her Past Work

Native Hawaiians are split on her nomination to lead one of the state's largest and most impactful agencies.

Hawaii Man Freed After More Than 20 Years In Jail For 1991 Murder AP/2023

Hawaii Man Freed After More Than 20 Years In Jail For 1991 Murder

UPDATES: The decision came after new evidence was presented in the 1991 killing of 23-year-old Dana Ireland on the Big Island.

Denby Fawcett: A Ceremony For A Hawaiian ‘Princess’ Unlikely To Be Repeated Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: A Ceremony For A Hawaiian ‘Princess’ Unlikely To Be Repeated

Abigail Kawananakoa's public viewing at Iolani Palace drew some 1,600 people.

Former Chief Investigator Sues Hawaii Attorney General’s Office Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Former Chief Investigator Sues Hawaii Attorney General’s Office

Daniel Hanagami took on some of the state's high profile white collar and public corruption cases in the early 2000s.
The Clock Is Running On Plan To Finally Meet Family Demand For Pre-K David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Clock Is Running On Plan To Finally Meet Family Demand For Pre-K

The ambitious public-private blueprint has drawn positive reviews from early childhood education advocates but questions over the lengthy timeframe.
Longtime Hawaii Politician Ron Menor Has Died Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Longtime Hawaii Politician Ron Menor Has Died

During his long career, Menor served as chair of the Honolulu City Council and as a state lawmaker.
The Storms Hitting California Start Near Hawaii. So Why Is It So Calm In The Islands? NASA Worldview

The Storms Hitting California Start Near Hawaii. So Why Is It So Calm In The Islands?

Atmospheric rivers like the "Pineapple Express" originate in the subtropics but can have paradoxical effects on Hawaii's weather.
‘Where’s The Hammer?’ Hawaii Prosecutors Dodged Public Discipline For 40 Years Despite Misconduct April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2023

‘Where’s The Hammer?’ Hawaii Prosecutors Dodged Public Discipline For 40 Years Despite Misconduct

Prosecutors sometimes cross the line. But for a host of reasons, the Hawaii Supreme Court does not sanction them.
How Attorney Discipline Works In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

How Attorney Discipline Works In Hawaii

Complaints are investigated, processed by a volunteer board and, in the end, may be adjudicated by the Hawaii Supreme Court.