Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
This Rich Hawaiʻi Super PAC Is Already Shaping A Key Statewide Election
Pacific Resource Partnership has become a major player in the state’s most important political races.
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.
Courtesy: Waimānalo Limu Hui
Replanting Limu: A Civic Ritual To Save The Species — And Ourselves
The nonprofit hui is entirely funded by a mix of state conservation grants and support from foundations.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Follow Along, Folks. Money Matters More Than Ever This Year
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers
Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.
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.
Screenshot/2026
The Sunshine Blog: What About No Gut-And-Replace Is So Hard To Understand?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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.
Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Is The End In Sight For Sylvia Luke Spotlight?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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.