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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.