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John Pritchett: Breaking Plaid John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Breaking Plaid

Gov. David Ige is in Glasgow this week to toot his horn about Hawaii's policies on climate change and renewable energy. The UN's COP26 conference concludes Friday.
John Pritchett: Nightmare On Beretania Street John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Nightmare On Beretania Street

Some House Democrats are worried that redistricting may force them to run against their colleagues next year and accuse legislative leaders of punishing them for being dissidents. But House Speaker Scott Saiki says he expects the process will be fair and bipartisan.  
John Pritchett: Season’s Greetings John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Season’s Greetings

The president and his transportation secretary are struggling with a record backlog of container ships at U.S. ports that is expected to last well past Christmas.

John Pritchett: Garden Variety John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Garden Variety

The competition for the state's No. 2 job, a position with few official duties, has already drawn two Democrats with more expected to follow.
John Pritchett: Game Birds John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Game Birds

The closure of Aloha Stadium led to the retrofitting of the University of Hawaii Manoa field so the Rainbow Warriors could play football. Will the easing of Covid restrictions lead to fans returning to the stands?
John Pritchett: Congressman’s Travels John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Congressman’s Travels

A group of local progressive activists is targeting Rep. Ed Case over his stance on Joe Biden's Build Back Better spending plan. But the moderate Democrat seems unlikely to change his position.
John Pritchett: Puppet Master John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Puppet Master

The investigation of State Auditor Les Kondo, led by Rep. Della Au Belatti at the behest of Speaker Scott Saiki, has descended into a battle between legal eagles.
John Pritchett: End Game John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: End Game

Things are looking worse and worse for the beleaguered Honolulu rail project. Cost overruns. Construction defects. Staff turnover. When does it all end?
John Pritchett: United Front John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: United Front

Vicky Cayetano, the wife of former Hawaii Gov. Ben Cayetano, is now running for the top job herself. The businesswoman is a first-time candidate for office. Critics worry her husband may be a bit too close for comfort.
John Pritchett: Marketing Strategy John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

John Pritchett: Marketing Strategy

Gov. David Ige on Monday called on tourists to steer clear of Hawaii, as Covid-19 cases continue to surge. The story made headlines nationally.