Will Charter Commission Put Campaign Reform To A Vote?
The Honolulu Charter Commission members have until Aug. 22 to submit proposals for inclusion on the November general election ballot. This once-in-a-decade chance should not be squandered without the...
View ArticleLongtime Lawmaker Faces Primary Fight In ‘Forgotten’ District
For the first time since state Rep. John Mizuno originally ran for the Legislature 10 years ago, he faces a Democratic primary opponent in the race for House District 28, which encompasses Kalihi...
View ArticleFeds Finalize $175 Million Plan To Protect Waikiki From Flooding
If you thought Tropical Storm Darby was bad, just wait. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been warning Hawaii residents of a massive flood likely to hit the islands within a century. The so-called...
View ArticleWhy It’s So Hard To Find A Fresh Voice In Hawaii Politics
On paper, Makani Christensen, who’s seeking his first term in the U.S. Senate, has all the makings of an up-and-coming Hawaii politician. He’s a local boy, part-Hawaiian, born on Maui, who graduated...
View ArticleDenby Fawcett: Rod Tam Crosses The Aisle To Try To Come Back
I have been covering Rod Tam for close to 30 years. During that time his proposals and statements have provided endless fodder for news stories. When he was in the State Legislature he introduced a...
View ArticleCandidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council — Danny Paleka
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 13 primary election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions. The following came from Danny Paleka, a candidate for Hawaii County Council District 5, which...
View ArticleCandidate Q&A: House District 23 — Isaac Choy
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 13 primary election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions. The following came from Isaac Choy, a Democratic candidate for the state House, District 23,...
View ArticleCandidate Q&A: House District 28 — John Mizuno
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 13 primary election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions. The following came from John Mizuno, a Democratic candidate for the state House, District 28,...
View ArticleAs Caldwell And Djou Sharpen Attacks, Carlisle Goes For Laughs
When rebuttal time came at a Honolulu mayoral candidate forum Tuesday, Peter Carlisle acted like he didn’t have anything more to say about his opponents, Kirk Caldwell and Charles Djou. “I thought I...
View Article‘That Ocean Belongs To Us,’ Former Governor Tells Feds
Former Gov. George Ariyoshi said Tuesday that he doesn’t want “somebody from the outside” dictating how Hawaii residents can use the waters around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. A few dozen...
View ArticleCandidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council — Margaret Wille
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 13 primary election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions. The following came from Margaret Wille, a candidate for Hawaii County Council District 9,...
View ArticleHealth Beat: Government-Run Insurance Could Save Us Money
If you go to any food store or pharmacy these days, you will find that in addition to many brand name products, there are quite a few generic options also available at a lower price. If you want to buy...
View ArticleSuit Challenges US Military Plans To Bomb Islands In Marianas
Several community groups and national environmental nonprofits have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Navy to prevent bombing and other live-fire training from occurring on the islands of Pagan and...
View ArticleIan Lind: Ethics Commission Takes A Licking
The State Ethics Commission took another beating in court this month, when the Hawaii Supreme Court threw out the commission’s case against a Big Island charter school administrator who it had charged...
View ArticleThe Ghost In The Big Island’s Political Machine
In an interview with a Civil Beat reporter in mid-July, Hawaii County mayoral candidate Wally Lau brought along a guest: his lawyer. As Lau talked about his vision for the Big Island, sitting in his...
View ArticleCandidate Q&A: House District 30 — Romy Cachola
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 13 primary election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions. The following came from Romy Cachola, a Democratic candidate for the state House, District...
View ArticleConvention Delegate Doesn’t Regret Flipping The Bird In Philly
The Hawaii delegate who made an obscene gesture at the Democrats’ national convention in Philadelphia stands by her action. “I’m sorry about the way it has affected other people, but the DNC has been...
View ArticleRep. Ing Arrested On Maui
The Maui News reports that state Rep. Kaniela Ing was arrested Tuesday on Maui for failing to appear in court. Police say the Democrat who represents Kihei, Wailea and Makena failed to show up for a...
View ArticleEPA Directs Hawaii To Warn Public About Polluted Beaches
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has sent the Hawaii Department of Health a stern letter warning state officials to do a better job protecting the public’s health when it comes to posting signs...
View ArticleHow Many More Spitting Caves Deaths Before Signs Are Posted?
Gregory Spillman, 19, U.S. Navy. Shannon Nunez, 22, U.S. Navy. Daniel Lowe, 27, California resident. Glenn Cooke, 45, Honolulu resident. Zachary Ryan Johnson, 21, U.S. Navy. Stephen LeBlanc, 29,...
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