Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026
Not Again! Another Sidewalk Collapse Next To Barefoot Beach Cafe
The sidewalk along Queen’s Beach continues to collapse into the sand.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Kendama Offers Old Fashioned Connection To New Generation In Hawaiʻi
Fans say the handheld game is a refreshing motivation to put down their phones, get outside and spend time with others.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Public Services And Emergency Response: State House District 20 Candidate Q&As
Two candidates are in the race for East Honolulu seat.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Horse-Trading And Living Costs: State House District 18 Candidate Q&As
Member chosen to replace Gene Ward runs against Democratic challenger.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Teachers And Tax Credits: State House District 19 Candidate Q&As
Democrats face off in East Honolulu primary.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 – David Asing
“I would introduce a plan on reducing condo and home insurance. This would hopefully help lower the cost of rent and give homeowners a deduction on their home insurance.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 – James Wataru
“Hawaiʻi is uniquely situated between the U.S. mainland and Asia and we can do more to be a technology center for telecom, data centers and developing clean energy.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 – Joe Gedeon
“Because East Honolulu has limited access in and out, emergency preparedness is especially important.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 19 – Kahi Pacarro
“Resilient communities need decentralized, locally-led hubs before, during and after disasters.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 – Tina Grandinetti
“Housing, healthcare, insurance, groceries, utilities and transportation costs are all going up.”