Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Prominent Native Hawaiian Defense Contractor Is Part Of New Federal Criminal Probe
Officials with the Dawson companies would only say they are cooperating with the federal investigation so it’s unclear what the case is about.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Feds Inject Another $50 Million Into Hawaii For Infrastructure Improvements
The new grant money will help build a pedestrian bridge over the Ala Wai Canal and make road improvements on Maui.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head
The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.
AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana/2023
Case, Tokuda Vote To Pass GOP-Led Debt Ceiling Deal Despite Concerns
The Hawaii lawmakers said they felt they had no other choice given the nation is on the brink of default.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii DOE Has Returned Millions Of Dollars That Could Have Bought Local Food
Hawaii’s congressional delegation wants to know why the money it fights for is not being used by the Department of Education.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat 2022
Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention
Hawaii delegation wants to get money to upgrade a failing wastewater treatment plant.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Wespac Still Hasn’t Paid Back $837,000 It Misspent. Congressmen Want To Know Why
The federal fishery regulatory panel is nearly six months late on repaying taxpayer money that an audit found was not used appropriately.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Good Food Alliance Selected By USDA To Bolster Non-Mainland Food Systems
Hawaii will play host to a center that aims to empower food producers and businesses in US states and territories.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
US Rep. Jill Tokuda Invites Farmers To Have Their Say On Federal Farm Bill
The congresswoman will hold meetings across the state next week to hear the concerns of farmers and ranchers.
Joint Task Force Red Hill
IRS: Red Hill Families Don’t Need To Pay Taxes On Relocation Expenses
The announcement comes after pressure from Hawaii’s congressional delegation.