Corruption Defendants, If Convicted, Could Lose Half Their Pensions
The latest bribery case could be the first opportunity for a judge to apply Hawaiʻi’s new pension forfeiture law.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Many Candidates For Hawaiʻi Legislature Favor Changes To Business As Usual
Challengers support term limits, investigations when legislators behave badly and better reporting on the financial impact of bills.
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Dela Cruz Silent On Bribery Charges Leveled At Former Staff Member
The Senate says the job duties of former staffer Ford Fuchigami, now accused of bribery, didn’t include work on Covid-19 emergency funds.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Beach Cleanup Activist Challenges Longtime Incumbent In East Oʻahu
Kahi Pacarro has mounted an aggressive campaign against the low key Rep. Mark Hashem in the District 19 Democratic primary.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
‘Culture Of Corruption’? Records Link Arrested Lawmaker To Lobbyist
We examined the legislative record of Hawaiʻi Rep. Ryan Yamane, suspected of bribery, and his ties to a well-connected lobbyist. Here’s what we found.
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 10 – Jackson Sayama
“Rather than a blanket mandate, I believe fiscal analysis should be done by request for specific measures that require them.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 10 – Les Ihara
“I believe the Legislature needs a civic culture in which members support civic norms in the legislative process.”
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Leaked Documents Show Gabbard Family’s Deep Ties To Sect Leader
Report says Science of Identity founder told former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard what to do in Congress and her father, a state senator, was also involved.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Rebuilding Trust And Fiscal Analysis: State Senate District 13 Candidate Q&As
Six candidates are vying for the Oʻahu Senate district that will be left vacant by Sen. Karl Rhoads.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
‘Cannot Happen Again’: Lawmaker Targets Doctors Who Impregnate Patients
After learning a beloved North Shore gynecologist was accused of using his own sperm to inseminate patients without their consent, Rep. Amy Perruso is seeking to outlaw this behavior.