Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee Faces Tough Questions From Senators
Besides his work for a powerful Hawaiʻi super PAC, lawmakers raised concerns about Vladimir Devens’ attendance at a controversial Honolulu cop’s retirement party.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing?
The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiʻi Transportation Officials Want A New Military Partnership
A bill being considered by the Legislature would allow the state DOT to act as a military contractor to expedite federal projects for improvements to airports and roads.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Confusing Donation Drops Run By For-Profits Targeted By Hawaiʻi Lawmakers
Advocates say the measure will protect people from mistakenly thinking they’re donating to charities.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Justice’s Past Political Activity Is Raising Fresh Questions For Some Senators
The Senate is considering whether to confirm Vladimir Devens for the position of Supreme Court chief justice.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
How The Legislature Is Violating A 187-Year-Old Constitutional Right
The Legislature has always acted quickly on petitions. Why is it delaying this one? Especially in the face of strong citizen support.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Legislature Moves To Guard Against Federal Immigration Enforcement
Bills are advancing to prohibit face coverings, protect the right to record police and limit state cooperation.
Courtesy Josh DeWeerd
$100K Tab For Failed Hawaiʻi Island Charter School May Fall To Taxpayers
The case raises questions about whether the state could be on the hook for millions of dollars if other charter schools close.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Will Hawaiʻi Voters Once Again See Long Lines On Election Day?
Voters may be forced to wait in line this election season after the death of legislation that would have funded more county voter service centers.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Hawaiʻi State Senate Becomes A Tax Bill Graveyard
The state House proposed an assortment of potential tax increases for the Senate to consider, but senators buried almost all of them without a hearing.