Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Voters Deserved A Vote On Police Accountability. They Didn’t Get One
A proposal to beef up the Honolulu Police Commission appeared headed for the November ballot. But members of the charter commission rejected it at the last minute.
Bryan Berkowitz/Civil Beat/2020
The Sunshine Blog: Will They Or Won’t They? Vote By Mail, That Is
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Big Island Should Strengthen Its Homelessness And Housing Fund
Data shows that two households became homeless for every one that was moved into permanent housing last year.
Screenshot/2026
Data For Dummies: Hawaiʻi Facts For Those Of Us Who Can’t Read Spreadsheets
A local consulting firm has created a very user-friendly dashboard that gives people the high points about life in the islands.
Aramis Photography
Hawaiʻi Doesn’t Have A Worker Shortage. It Has An Opportunity Shortage
Helping workers already in the workforce move into higher-paying positions may be one of the most effective investments we can make.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
LNG Won’t Move Hawaiʻi’s Electric Bills. So What Should Drive the Decision?
Hawaiʻi’s families and businesses deserve an honest accounting before the state commits.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
The Sunshine Blog: Uh-Oh, Dissing The US Supreme Court Did Not Go Unnoticed
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
PAC Spending In Primary Shows That Money Talks
An analysis of primary election results shows that most of the candidates supported by political action committees won their races outright or will move on to the November general election.
Screenshot/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Bob McDermott’s Still In But Kanani Souza Is Out
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi
Is This Any Way To Choose A State Senator?
Danielle Bass could soon be appointed to fill Michelle Kidani’s seat and be on the November ballot. Voters will have little say in all that.