Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Charter Commission Still Undecided On The Mayor Hiring The Police Chief
The Honolulu Charter Commission has vetted hundreds of proposals. There are still a few on the table.
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The Roots Of Hawaiʻi’s Public Arts Scene
How one artist’s kuleana colored the walls in Hawaiʻi.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Democrats: Trump Has Given The Party An Opportunity To Win
Thanks to the struggles of an unpopular White House, top Dems believe political winds are pushing them toward huge victories this fall.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu Needs Wastewater Compliance, Not Blind Spending
The city must choose a path that can satisfy federal law, the consent decree and environmental protection requirements.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Republicans: We Need The ‘Trump People’ To Turn Out The Vote
The minority party hopes to capitalize on recent gains in the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but the biggest elephant in the room is Trump.
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AI Data Centers Are The New Plantations Unless We Build Them Differently
AI can support livelihoods, prosperity and culture, but only if island communities have a real say in how it is built and governed.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Sunshine Scorecard: One Big Bill, A Couple Small Things, The Rest Fizzled
Hawaiʻi lawmakers still can’t bring themselves to do anything that changes how they do business or makes it easier for other people to run for office.
Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat/2013
13 Years Of Fighting Pesticide Use In Hawaiʻi. Another Year Of Nothing
Another failed legislative session means we continue to suffer from inadequate data and a lack of help for families and communities.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Passing Bills Is One Thing. Implementing Them Is A Different Story
The Legislature does a poor job following up on what lawmakers want and whether it actually happens.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Now Is The Time To Scuttle The Jones Act
The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices.