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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Beth Fukumoto: Politics Has Made Me More Passionate About Hawaii
There are other ways to help bring about positive change besides being an elected official.