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Iran War Puts Tulsi Gabbard, Regime Change Critic, In An Awkward Spot AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Iran War Puts Tulsi Gabbard, Regime Change Critic, In An Awkward Spot

The former Hawaiʻi congresswoman was an outspoken critic of U.S.-led regime change wars. Then she went to work for Trump.

The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now Courtesy TMT International Observatory

The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now

The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.

‘It Is Not A Fraud’: Schatz, Murkowski Blast Attack On Native Contracting Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2026

‘It Is Not A Fraud’: Schatz, Murkowski Blast Attack On Native Contracting

The two senators are leading a bipartisan push to protect the SBA’s 8(a) program amid the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to eliminate DEI initiatives.

Hawaiʻi Democrat Seeks Federal Review Of Native Hawaiian Contracting Program Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiʻi Democrat Seeks Federal Review Of Native Hawaiian Contracting Program

U.S. Rep. Ed Case is walking a thin line between his longstanding concerns about the SBA program and his desire not to join in the Trump administration’s anti-DEI campaign.

With Wild Fish Stocks Dwindling, Congress Considers Backing Aquaculture Courtesy: Jeff Milisen/Ocean Era

With Wild Fish Stocks Dwindling, Congress Considers Backing Aquaculture

After years of fish farmers criticizing the state of Hawaiʻi for overlooking aquaculture, the federal government is offering some hope in new legislation.

State Rejects Army Analysis Of Its Impact On Oʻahu Training Sites Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

State Rejects Army Analysis Of Its Impact On Oʻahu Training Sites

The Board of Land and Natural Resources delivers a second blow to the Army as it attempts to continue using state land.

Tulsi Gabbard Met With Bipartisan Skepticism In Confirmation Hearing Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2025

Tulsi Gabbard Met With Bipartisan Skepticism In Confirmation Hearing

Senators quizzed Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence on her past support for leaker Edward Snowden and for meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.

Hawaiʻi ‘Proud Boy’ Founder, US Army Soldier Get Jan. 6 Pardons From Trump U.S. Justice Department/2021

Hawaiʻi ‘Proud Boy’ Founder, US Army Soldier Get Jan. 6 Pardons From Trump

Nicholas Ochs was accused of throwing a smoke grenade toward police while Alexander Poplin is alleged to have beat an officer with a flag pole.

Beth Fukumoto: We Can Stop Terrorist Money Without Hurting Legit Nonprofits AP/Charles Dharapak

Beth Fukumoto: We Can Stop Terrorist Money Without Hurting Legit Nonprofits

Hawaii’s congressional representatives split on the bill. Ed Case supported it, Jill Tokuda opposed.

Members Of Congress Question Response To Maui Disaster Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Members Of Congress Question Response To Maui Disaster

At an oversight hearing, Mayor Richard Bissen said the county’s “main policy is to put the same people back in the same homes on the same lands.”