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Hawaii's Department of Accounting and General Services is asking lawmakers for $33.5 million to rehabilitate the chronically plagued reflecting pools.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Bad Hand

By John Pritchett / January 15, 2023

State Rep. John Mizuno of Kalihi along with his Oahu colleague Daniel Holt have a bill to legalize sports betting and poker in neighborhood gambling rooms. Hawaii is one of only two states -- Utah is the other -- with no legal form of gambling.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Up In Smoke

By John Pritchett / January 8, 2023

After a loud and dangerous New Year's Eve, Honolulu officials are once again talking about the need to strengthen the laws on fireworks.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Hat Trick

By John Pritchett / January 1, 2023

Hawaii's new leader has ambitious plans for the state, including easing the tax burden on residents, building more affordable housing and mitigating against climate change. But he's already encountering resistance from top legislators on how to pay for it all.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Ugly Sweater

By John Pritchett / December 26, 2022

The former U.S. president had a tough week, including the news that the Jan. 6 select House committee unanimously voted to refer him to the Department of Justice for investigation and possible prosecution.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Santa’s Little Helper

By John Pritchett / December 18, 2022

Consultants still haven't said what's causing the cracks in the piers that support rail stations, but the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation already has a plan to fix them.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Court Jester

By John Pritchett / December 11, 2022

While Gov. Josh Green leads Hawaii, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is emerging as an outspoken and funny No. 2, judging from her remarks at Monday's inauguration where, among other zingers, she poked her former House colleagues saying, "They're just happy to get rid of me."

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Weather Report

By John Pritchett / December 4, 2022

Nearly 40 years after its last eruption, Mauna Loa — the world's largest active volcano — is putting on a show and potentially threatening Big Island infrastructure.

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Bulletin Board

By John Pritchett / November 27, 2022

The incoming administration, which officially begins work Dec. 5, is seeking applicants for more than 100 positions including cabinet-level appointments.

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