Candidate Q&A: State House District 36 — Maurice Morita
“I don’t mind if there are a lot of bills, it’s like brain storming, and there may be one good bill we didn’t think about.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 36 — Daisy Balais Hartsfield
“The state’s fiscal situation can change very quickly so what may be a realistic price tag today may not be tomorrow.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 12 — Keoni Kuoha
“We must reorient our economy around place and community. So, let’s invest where we’ll always have need: food and energy.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Steve Haumschild
“Greater transparency leads to better policy and gives taxpayers confidence that public dollars are being spent wisely.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Lisa Marten
“Term limits would discourage career politicians who might be more interested in keeping their jobs, than in doing their jobs.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Micah C.K. Kalama
“Every bill should be judged by whether it makes life more affordable for Hawaiʻi’s people.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Inam Rahman
“As a physician, I believe in evidence-based decision-making, and public policy should be no different.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Rachele Lamosao
“I believe the caregiver tax credit should have passed this session.”
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.