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Silence Is Golden For A Legislature That Looks To Avoid Tough Votes Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Silence Is Golden For A Legislature That Looks To Avoid Tough Votes

From sliding through their own pay raises to snuffing reform bills, lawmakers’ incumbency machine runs as quietly as possible.

Hawaiʻi Governor Creates National PAC To Support ‘Pro-Science Candidates’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaiʻi Governor Creates National PAC To Support ‘Pro-Science Candidates’

Josh Green appeared with his Heal America political action committee partners while on a state-sponsored trip.

The Sunshine Interview: Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

The Sunshine Interview: Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez

The state’s top law enforcement officer discusses Hawaiʻi’s legal responses to the Trump administration, the legislative session and more.

The Sunshine Blog: New Data Shows What Bills Were Lobbied The Most Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2025

The Sunshine Blog: New Data Shows What Bills Were Lobbied The Most

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

At 15 And Counting, The (Civil) Beat Goes On Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

At 15 And Counting, The (Civil) Beat Goes On

Reflections of a journalist as he begins his sweet 16th year at Hawaiʻiʻs independent online news source.

How To Change The Pay-To-Play Culture in Hawaiʻi? Here Are Some Ideas David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

How To Change The Pay-To-Play Culture in Hawaiʻi? Here Are Some Ideas

There’s still hope for much-needed reforms, but face it: There’ll be no help from legislative leaders.

The Sunshine Blog: Another Pay Raise For Honolulu City Council, Executives Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Another Pay Raise For Honolulu City Council, Executives

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: Brian Schatz Whips Up Support For A Powerful New Post Office of Sen. Brian Schatz

The Sunshine Blog: Brian Schatz Whips Up Support For A Powerful New Post

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

Alyssa Salcedo: Lack Of Restrooms Can Make Bus Rides Torturous Will Caron/Civil Beat/2025

Alyssa Salcedo: Lack Of Restrooms Can Make Bus Rides Torturous

The endurance test can be especially tricky for riders of some of Oʻahuʻs longer bus routes.

Why Do Legislative Leaders Refuse To Change Old Ways Of Doing Business? Civil Beat/2014

Why Do Legislative Leaders Refuse To Change Old Ways Of Doing Business?

In a dysfunctional end to conference committee, the most important reform measure is shot down with no explanation.