PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Danny De Gracia: Want To Stop Corruption In Hawaii? Be A Better Voter
The bottlenecks for power in Hawaii are obvious and the rewards for kowtowing are consistent.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lt. Gov. Josh Green Officially Announces His Campaign For Governor
The well-funded Democrat pledges to tackle issues such as affordable housing, the high cost of living and homelessness.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Upset About The Corruption Charges? What Are You Going To Do About It?
Democrats have such a complete lock on power in Hawaii — and Republicans are so marginalized — that there may be little political fallout from even these egregious cases.
Getty Images/iStockphoto/2016
Neal Milner: Groundhogs Make Lousy Weathermen But Offer Lessons In Politics
In weather as in politics, don’t focus on whether Punxsutawney Phil nailed it in any given year, but the long track record of furry meteorologists.
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Kahele Hints Strongly At 2022 Run For Hawaii Governor
The U.S. congressman says the state is “drifting” and “starving for leadership,” and voters are “not excited” about the current leading candidates.
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Why We Removed A Recent Column About Kirk Caldwell
Political connections are starting to be more of an issue as election season heats up.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Schatz Enjoys $3.9M Campaign War Chest For Senate Reelection
Sen. Mazie Hirono, who is not up until 2024, has more than $800,000 in cash on hand.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Josh Green Has An Early Money Lead In 2022 Hawaii Governor’s Race
House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke leads the lieutenant governor’s race when it comes to campaign cash raised so far.
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Hawaii Reapportionment Commission Approves Final Legislative Maps
Area residents who testified at a commission meeting Friday warned of potential lawsuits to overturn the maps.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020
Insiders Say US Rep. Kai Kahele Considering A Run For Governor
If the first-term congressman actually enters the race, it will stir up an already crowded Democratic primary.