Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Bites & Bev Snack Shop Is A Major Capitol Improvement
There is finally a decent place to grab a quick meal and a tasty beverage for visitors and workers at the Hawaiʻi Legislature.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
A Reporter’s Work Exposing Corruption Has Helped Shape Hawaiʻi Public Policy
Longtime investigative reporter Ian Lind has been helping guide public policy through his good-government work and by ferreting out abuse of the public trust.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’
The former longtime legislator, attorney and community activist is still deeply involved in her community.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
The Oldest Group Of Influential Hawaiʻi Citizens You’ve Never Heard Of
The Social Science Association is still going strong after 143 years. But its once high-profile community presence has faded from public view.
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Bright Spots: Shining A Light On Making Hawaiʻi A Better Place
Help us give some much-needed attention to people and programs that are working well in Hawaiʻi.