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Conservative Group Targets Kahele Over Possible Ethics Violations 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.
Documents Show US Rep. Kai Kahele Has A Special Deal With Hawaiian Airlines 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

Two Candidates For Governor Are Getting Detailed Ideas Out Early

Vicky Cayetano and Kirk Caldwell offer specific solutions in new political advertisements.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green Is Racking Up Union Endorsements, Adding To His Momentum 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.
Ad Watch: Sylvia Luke Introduces Herself To Hawaii Voters Screenshot/2022

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.
State Investigation: Hawaii Investment Firm CEO Falsified Campaign Donations 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.
Kirk Caldwell Turns To Newspapers To Launch His Campaign For Gov Screenshot/2022

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?

Neal Milner: Resist Simplistic Solutions To Government Corruption

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.
CPAC Speech Could Lead To Gabbard’s Expulsion From Hawaii Democrats 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.

Kalani English’s Fall From Grace Leaves Former Constituents Feeling Betrayed 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.