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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
(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.