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Search For Honolulu’s Next Police Chief About To Kick Into Gear — Finally Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Search For Honolulu’s Next Police Chief About To Kick Into Gear — Finally

A police headhunter will be on Oʻahu later this month to begin the process of finding candidates for Honolulu’s top cop job.

Hawaiʻi’s Transparency Problem Isn’t Just About Secrecy Screenshot/2025

Hawaiʻi’s Transparency Problem Isn’t Just About Secrecy

Influence becomes difficult to trace not because documents are hidden, but because they are inaccessible in practice.

The Sunshine Blog: An Ethics Complaint Against An Ethics Board Screenshot/Maui County/2025

The Sunshine Blog: An Ethics Complaint Against An Ethics Board

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

What The Future of Hawaiʻi’s Republican Party Looks Like David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

What The Future of Hawaiʻi’s Republican Party Looks Like

Here’s what it will take to help the local GOP reform and make the Legislature a more balanced place for policymaking.

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’

The former longtime legislator, attorney and community activist is still deeply involved in her community.

Neal Milner: Want To Be More Politically Engaged? Join A Group Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2025

Neal Milner: Want To Be More Politically Engaged? Join A Group

You can be the most passionate, educated activist in the world, but you may still need company to succeed.

Keeping UH Competitive In A Changing College Sports Landscape Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Keeping UH Competitive In A Changing College Sports Landscape

In the NIL era, doing nothing risks a downward spiral. UH needs a balanced approach to stay competitive.

The Sunshine Blog: Zoom-Bombing Zealots Bombard Hawaiʻi Boards Screenshot/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Zoom-Bombing Zealots Bombard Hawaiʻi Boards

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

Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping US Science Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping US Science

Unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes are causing fundamental shifts in scientific research and outcomes.

A Voters Guide To The 2026 Legislative Session And Beyond (Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024)

A Voters Guide To The 2026 Legislative Session And Beyond

Let lawmakers know even before they convene that your support at the ballot box hinges on what they do starting next month.