Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024
10 Things You Might Not Know About Hawaiʻi’s 2024 Election
Who raised the most money? Who spent the most per vote? The Campaign Spending Commission has answers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiʻi Must Become Self-Governing
A sovereign state for all the people of Hawaiʻi is the only path away from military occupation, environmental destruction and corporate control from abroad.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaiʻi Veterans Deserve Better Than Trump’s VA Cuts
The administration’s proposal to eliminate 80,000 VA jobs will hit Hawai‘i especially hard.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
We Need Leaders Who Artfully Raise Hell. Think Jack Burns Or Dan Inouye
It’s important to challenge the status quo. But we also need leaders who will confront squalls, build bridges and find solutions.
Screenshot/2025
The Legislature’s Schedule Works Only For The Most Powerful
Key deadlines are too soon and skewed to help the judiciary, consumer protection and money committees.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiʻi Foster Care Numbers Are Down. But Not Down Enough
The state needs to hire more workers who can help families to ease poverty, give grassroots organizations more funding and create high-quality family defense providers.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
The Hawaiʻi First Agenda: Delivering Real Solutions Not Empty Promises
Our values resonate with a growing number of Hawaiʻi residents, as evidenced by the increasing support for conservative candidates.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
How Do We Live Harmoniously With Our Active Volcanoes?
Mauna Loa and Kilauea have stopped erupting for now, but planning challenges remain for state and county officials.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
Josh Green Can Find Inspiration In Past Inaugural Addresses
The new governor of Hawaii would do well to consider the words of his eight predecessors.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Public Corruption Directly Undermines Faith In Hawaii’s Government
Enforcement of civil and criminal laws is a necessary step to help cultivate democracy and restore public trust.