Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
A US Senator’s Blockade Of Military Promotions Is Taking A Historic Tradition To A Radical New Level
Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s opposition could hold up appointments beyond Congress’ August break.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Na Kekahi Paʻi Kiʻi ʻAna I Hoʻopohihihi Aku I Ka Laina E ʻOkoʻa Ai Ke Kūlana Aliʻi A Me Ka ʻOihana Kūʻai ʻĀina
Na ka mokuʻāina ka ʻāpono i ka hoʻohana ʻia ʻana o ka wahi pana i kū i ke kānāwai a me ka moʻomeheu.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Skin Cancer Knows No Color: Protecting Every Skin Tone Matters
The death rate from melanoma for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders is twice the statewide average.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
We Can’t Solve High Job Vacancies By Staying Stuck In The Past
Government needs to figure out how to attract the next generation of workers
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023
John Pritchett: Dead In The Water
The Hawaii Legislature has killed a measure that would have let voters decide if state senators and representatives — i.e., the very same people who killed the bill — should be limited to 16 years at the Capitol.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Rep. Natalia Hussey-Burdick: How To Reform Government Without Even Passing New Laws
A veteran staffer turned lawmaker, this Kailua legislator points out how the Legislature could be more transparent in so many ways.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Nick Nikhilananda, House District 13: Improving Our Quality Of Life In Maui County
Transportation and water are issues voters need to pay attention to.
Nick Nikhilananda, House District 13: Time To Institute Ranked Choice Voting In All Hawaii Races
There is a better chance that a cross section of voters would choose the winning candidate.
Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2022
Corey Rosenlee, House District 39: Let’s Renew Our Commitment To Public Schools
That includes paid family leave, funding for pre-K, child care support, improved facilities and increased teacher pay.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Mahina Poepoe, House District 13: Natural Evolution Of An Activist Into Governance
Shouldn’t we as voters seek to elect candidates who have demonstrated a genuine commitment to public service?