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The Sunshine Blog: Will We Have A New Elections Chair Before The Election? Screenshot/2025

The Sunshine Blog: Will We Have A New Elections Chair Before The Election?

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Will The Hawaiʻi House Follow The Law Or Not? Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026

Will The Hawaiʻi House Follow The Law Or Not?

The public needs to contact their House member and demand that leadership follow the constitution in light of the recent court ruling.

Campaign Signs Boost Candidates But Come With Liabilities Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026

Campaign Signs Boost Candidates But Come With Liabilities

Vandalism has marred at least four Oʻahu races this election. The Outdoor Circle advises, “Be legal and courteous.”

The Sunshine Blog: Changing Of The Guard At Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Office of the Governor

The Sunshine Blog: Changing Of The Guard At Hawaiʻi Emergency Management

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

US Territories Have A Voice In Congress But No Vote. Here’s Why Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

US Territories Have A Voice In Congress But No Vote. Here’s Why

Some 3.6 million residents of U.S. territories can vote in presidential primaries but not the general election because of where they live.

The Sunshine Blog: Montana Man Charged With Threatening Hawaiʻi Governor Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

The Sunshine Blog: Montana Man Charged With Threatening Hawaiʻi Governor

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

The Sunshine Blog: This Trump Lawyer Just Got A Job With Gov. Josh Green Senate Television via AP

The Sunshine Blog: This Trump Lawyer Just Got A Job With Gov. Josh Green

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Charter Commission Still Undecided On The Mayor Hiring The Police Chief 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.

The Sunshine Blog: Department Of Haole Home Lands? Who’s Behind The Lawsuit Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2012

The Sunshine Blog: Department Of Haole Home Lands? Who’s Behind The Lawsuit

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Hawaiʻi Primary Shows There’s Still Hunger For Public Service Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi Primary Shows There’s Still Hunger For Public Service

High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office.