Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Conservative Group Targets Kahele Over Possible Ethics Violations
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust says the congressman was clearly attending political events in Hawaii instead of casting votes in person in D.C.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Documents Show US Rep. Kai Kahele Has A Special Deal With Hawaiian Airlines
Just before Kahele took office, the airline and national pilots union agreed to a new provision in the union contract granting a special leave for pilots who are also elected officials.
Two Candidates For Governor Are Getting Detailed Ideas Out Early
Vicky Cayetano and Kirk Caldwell offer specific solutions in new political advertisements.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lt. Gov. Josh Green Is Racking Up Union Endorsements, Adding To His Momentum
Green and Rep. Sylvia Luke are both being backed by two of the most important public worker unions, the HGEA and the teachers’ union.
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Ad Watch: Sylvia Luke Introduces Herself To Hawaii Voters
The candidate for lieutenant governor stresses her immigrant background, her public education and her career at the Capitol.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
State Investigation: Hawaii Investment Firm CEO Falsified Campaign Donations
JL Capital CEO Timothy Lee is accused of eight counts of illegal contributions to Keith Amemiya and Kym Pine in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election.
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Kirk Caldwell Turns To Newspapers To Launch His Campaign For Gov
It’s an old-school way of getting attention. But will anyone pay attention in our instant and online media world?
Civil Beat/2022
Neal Milner: Resist Simplistic Solutions To Government Corruption
Term limits and anti-corruption measures may feel satisfying, but they do little to get at the underlying problems.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
CPAC Speech Could Lead To Gabbard’s Expulsion From Hawaii Democrats
The party’s Oahu chapter is asked to investigate the former congresswoman, who is accused of helping to raise cash for the GOP.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Kalani English’s Fall From Grace Leaves Former Constituents Feeling Betrayed
For nearly two decades, the Maui legislator was secure in his Hawaii Senate seat. Then came his sudden retirement, followed by a bribery scandal.