Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2022
One Hawaii GOP House Leader Says Her Caucus Is ‘A Cult’
Rep. Kanani Souza says she’s not willing to give up on the Republican Party, but takes issue with this particular group of lawmakers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Campaign Cash Flowed To Hawaii Senators Just Before An Energy Bill Vote. Reform Measures Won’t Stop It
A bill would prohibit lobbyists from cutting checks to lawmakers during the legislative session, but wouldn’t prevent other people with an interest in legislation from writing checks.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
‘Nobody Gets To Run A State For 50 Years Anymore’: Hawaii Political Life After Dan Inouye
Ten years after the political giant’s death, power is more fragmented — but politics has become more inclusive.
Getty Images/iStockphoto/2011
Hawaii Lawmaker Is Barred From Kuhio Parade After Pride Flag Comments
Republican Rep. Elijah Pierick has been widely criticized after questioning the display of a pride flag at a middle school .
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Senate President Remains Mum On The Turmoil In His Caucus
Sen. Ron Kouchi isn’t talking about whether longtime members of his caucus are bullying their peers over a political appointment.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Senate ‘Bullies’ Are Creating Chaos At The Capitol This Year
Donovan Dela Cruz and Michelle Kidani have taken political strong-arming to an alarming level as they work to control business and financial issues, their colleagues say.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Hawaii’s New Deputy Economy Chief Has A Powerful Business Partner In The Senate
The Hawaii State Ethics Commission said there’s no conflict of interest, although Dane Wicker shouldn’t take any action that affects tea.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Big Pay Hikes On The Horizon For City Leaders
The increases arise amid a wider conversation about how to hire and retain workers
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
New Punahou Program Mixes In Hip-Hop To Get Hawaii’s Students Active In Civics
The details of how the initiative will be rolled out in the state’s public schools are still being ironed out.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat
Evslin Leaves ‘Big Hole’ On Kauai Council As He Moves To State House
The governor chose the top vote-getter of this past council election to fill Rep. James Tokioka’s seat.