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Tracking Corruption And Government Accountability

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Tracking Corruption And Government Accountability

Civil Beat opinion writers are closely following efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to state and local government — at the Legislature, the county level and in the media. Help us by sending ideas and anecdotes to sunshine@civilbeat.org.

The Winds Of Change May Be Starting To Blow In An Otherwise 'Dark Time'

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says he is embracing a new era of public openness in government, a welcome change from his secretive predecessor.

By Patti Epler · January 31, 2023 · 6 min read

Here's Our New Bill Tracker For Anti-Corruption And Accountability Proposals

There are hundreds of bills at the Hawaii Legislature focused on improving government ethics, transparency, accountability, elections and operations. This will help you keep track of their progress — and take action.

By The Sunshine Editorial Board · January 30, 2023 · 3 min read

Chad Blair: Are House And Senate Leaders Taking Ethics Reform Seriously?


Speaker Scott Saiki and President Ron Kouchi explain where they stand on restoring public trust at the Capitol.

By Chad Blair · January 29, 2023 · 7 min read

Rep. Amy Perruso: Don't Underestimate How Important Reform Is To The Public

This lawmaker hopes citizens will seize the moment and testify in support of dozens of measures to make state government more transparent and accountable.

By Richard Wiens · January 23, 2023 · 8 min read

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Columns

  • Lee Cataluna
    Civil Beat Staff
  • Neal Milner
    Columnist
  • Danny de Gracia
    Columnist
  • Chad Blair
    Civil Beat Staff
  • Denby Fawcett
    Columnist
  • Eric Stinton
    Columnist
  • Catherine Toth Fox
    Columnist
  • Vicky Cayetano
    Columnist
  • Sally Kaye
    Columnist
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Lee Cataluna: Native Hawaiian Soccer Team Has International Aspirations

February 3, 2023 · 5 min read

David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Lee Cataluna: It's An Emergency! How Proclamations Cut Through Hawaii Bureaucracy

December 21, 2022 · 4 min read

David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Lee Cataluna: Hawaii's Next First Lady Brings Career Experience And Life Lessons To The Role

November 9, 2022 · 6 min read

Lee Cataluna/Civil Beat/2022

Lee Cataluna: The Short Life And Quiet Death Of A Village Post Office

October 30, 2022 · 5 min read

More from Lee Cataluna
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Neal Milner: Honolulu's Rail Is More About Incompetence Than Corruption

February 2, 2023 · 6 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Neal Milner: We Should Rethink Our Housing Priorities While Waiting For The World To Change

January 19, 2023 · 7 min read

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Neal Milner: We Still Need Sidewalks And Shopping Centers Where We Can Linger

January 12, 2023 · 7 min read

Mayor's Office

Neal Milner: Beware Of Public Officials Wielding Pristine Ceremonial Shovels

January 5, 2023 · 6 min read

More from Neal Milner
Flickr: Travis Wise

Danny De Gracia: Keep The Electoral College The Way It Is

January 30, 2023 · 6 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Corporate Greed Is Best Foiled By Consumer Action Rather Than New Laws

January 23, 2023 · 6 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Danny De Gracia: It’s Time To Follow King's Legacy And Do Big Things In Hawaii Again

January 16, 2023 · 6 min read

David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Want To Help Hawaii Taxpayers? Reconsider The GET

January 9, 2023 · 5 min read

More from Danny de Gracia
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Chad Blair: Are House And Senate Leaders Taking Ethics Reform Seriously?

January 29, 2023 · 7 min read

Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2019

Chad Blair: Lawmakers Are Rushing To Hold Last-Minute Fundraisers Before Session Begins

January 18, 2023 · 6 min read

Flickr/Michelle Kidani/2012

Chad Blair: Danny Kaleikini's Little-Known Brush With Politics In Hawaii

January 11, 2023 · 5 min read

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Chad Blair: The Republicans Are Melting Down

January 5, 2023 · 3 min read

More from Chad Blair
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: A Ceremony For A Hawaiian 'Princess' Unlikely To Be Repeated

January 24, 2023 · 5 min read

Courtesy: Friends of Iolani Palace

Denby Fawcett: Is The Funeral Of Abigail Kawananakoa The Last Hawaiian Royal Burial?

January 17, 2023 · 8 min read

David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Denby Fawcett: How One Man Overcame Addiction And Homelessness

December 13, 2022 · 8 min read

Courtesy: Janice Wei/2022

Denby Fawcett: Mauna Loa Is A Beacon For Explorers Even Without Lava Flows

December 6, 2022 · 9 min read

More from Denby Fawcett
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Eric Stinton: Hawaii's Zoning Laws Are A Self-Inflicted Wound. It's Hurting Our Housing

January 17, 2023 · 7 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Eric Stinton: How Parades Can Help Us Reclaim Public Spaces

December 22, 2022 · 5 min read

Courtesy: Sarah Milianta-Laffin

Eric Stinton: We Should Collaborate On A Plan For Public Education In Hawaii

November 16, 2022 · 7 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Eric Stinton: Hawaii's Public Schools Are More Innovative Than You Think

October 31, 2022 · 7 min read

More from Eric Stinton
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: Have We Made Waikiki 'Safe And Sound' Yet?

January 6, 2023 · 5 min read

Catherine Toth Fox

Catherine Toth Fox: What I Learned About My Heritage And Happiness From Lillian Yajima

December 30, 2022 · 4 min read

Photo: Oahu Gymnastics and Ninja/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: The Gift That Every Parent Wants For Christmas

December 23, 2022 · 5 min read

David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Catherine Toth Fox: After You've Finished Gawking At Volcanoes, Don't Forget The Charm Of Hilo

December 9, 2022 · 6 min read

More from Catherine Toth Fox
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vicky Cayetano: Hawaii's New Leaders Must Match Optimism With Action

January 4, 2023 · 5 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Vicky Cayetano: All I Want For Christmas Is For People To Be Responsible Pet Owners

December 20, 2022 · 7 min read

Hawaii News Now

Vicky Cayetano: Hawaii's Nonprofits Need To Make Tough Choices To Survive

December 6, 2022 · 4 min read

Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Vicky Cayetano: We've Got To Stop Taking Nonprofits For Granted

November 22, 2022 · 5 min read

More from Vicky Cayetano
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Sally Kaye: Serious As A Heart Attack

November 14, 2022 · 7 min read

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Sally Kaye: What Do Josh Green And I Have In Common? Pittsburgh

October 16, 2022 · 5 min read

Getty Images/iStock

Sally Kaye: Why I'm No Longer A Republican

September 4, 2022 · 7 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Sally Kaye: How Secure Are Hawaii's Abortion Laws?

June 27, 2022 · 6 min read

More from Sally Kaye

Editorials and Interviews


David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda

January 22, 2023 · 33 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

'Grab And Go' Must Go: Hawaii Should Honor Parents' Rights In Child Welfare Cases

December 26, 2022 · 5 min read

Screenshot/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: The Standards Commission's Dan Foley And Robert Harris

December 4, 2022 · 33 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Leaders Of Hawaii Community-Based Organizations

October 23, 2022 · 30 min read

David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Reject The Aloha Stadium Plan In Favor Of UH Manoa

October 16, 2022 · 6 min read

Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Community Services Director Anton Krucky

October 9, 2022 · 34 min read

More Editorials and Interviews

Political Cartoons


John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Full Plate

By John Pritchett · January 29, 2023

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Down The Drain

By John Pritchett · January 22, 2023

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Bad Hand

By John Pritchett · January 15, 2023

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Videos


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IDEAS Live: Is Hawaii's Tourism Broken And Where Do We Go From Here?

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IDEAS Live: Global Perspectives On Tourism, Part I


01:12:18

IDEAS Live: How Can We Improve Hawaii's Ocean Waters


01:18:31

IDEAS Live: Should UH Offer A Criminal Justice Degree?


01:07:44

IDEAS Live: Power To The People


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