Hawaii News Now/Screenshot/2024
Hilo Man’s Identity Used In Viral False Attack On Tim Walz
U.S. intelligence officials say it looks like Russian hackers got Matthew Metro’s name and picture from a high school yearbook.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Beth Fukumoto: There’s More To Choosing A House Speaker Than Meets The Eye
I’ve seen three speaker votes close-up. It’s an exciting time for fans of political intrigue but less so for fans of good governance.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Ethics Board Says Water Authority Appointee Has No Conflict of Interest
The concerns brought before the board had no substance and are an example of why the ethics body needs a full-time employee to weed through inquiries, the vice chair said.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
The DNC Is A Highly Controlled Pep Rally. Hawaii Delegates Say It’s Still Important
The Democratic convention is no longer a place for hammering out party values and selecting candidates, but attendees say it still holds value — even for states with little political sway.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
Here’s What Hawaii Democrats Say A Harris Presidency Would Mean For The Aloha State
There are expectations that personal relationships and shared concerns will translate into continued federal support for the islands. Call it Biden-Harris 2.0.
DemConvention Press/2024
Hawaii Democrats Ready To Make Their Voices Heard In Chicago
They look to amplify the concerns of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders — but also Palestinians.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
How A Group That Started As Libertarian Found Influence In Blue State Hawaii
The Grassroot Institute is coming off a “uniquely successful year” as Democratic political leadership embraces ideas from the other side of the aisle.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii’s Process For Filling Vacant Legislative Seats Is Getting Closer Scrutiny
Appointing a replacement for vacant seats close to an election can have an undue influence on the outcome of an election, the governor says.
Civil Beat/2024
What Happens If Scott Saiki Loses The Primary?
It is rare that the outcome of a single state House primary race could have such profound implications as the contest in Kakaako and Ala Moana this year.
Screenshot/City and County of Honolulu
The State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies
Senate Ways And Means Chairman Donovan Dela Cruz is the driving force behind one proposed deal that just won’t go away.