Let The Sunshine In

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: 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.

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.

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.

Should An American Feel Guilty Rooting Against The US In The World Cup? AP Photo/Steven Senne

Should An American Feel Guilty Rooting Against The US In The World Cup?

Success or failure on the pitch isn’t likely to bring about meaningful political change.

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.

Ann Wright, Hawaiʻi’s Global Warrior For Peace, Is Not Giving Up The Fight Courtesy Ann Wright

Ann Wright, Hawaiʻi’s Global Warrior For Peace, Is Not Giving Up The Fight

The retired Army colonel has been active on the frontlines of protest, from the Iraq War to Gaza, from Cuba to Minneapolis, from Red Hill to Pearl Harbor.

The Roots Of Hawaiʻi’s Public Arts Scene Courtesy: World Wide Walls

The Roots Of Hawaiʻi’s Public Arts Scene

How one artist’s kuleana colored the walls in Hawaiʻi.