Honolulu

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 – Lynn Vasquez

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 – Lynn Vasquez

“I think we can continue to seek legislative interventions to reduce carbon emission and also expand the capacity for our solar grid.”

Poverty, Schools, Extreme Weather: State House District 26 Candidate Q&As Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Poverty, Schools, Extreme Weather: State House District 26 Candidate Q&As

In the Legislature, the House of Representatives seat Della Au Belatti is leaving has attracted six candidates.

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Nathan Kenichi Char

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Nathan Kenichi Char

“I would expand proven affordable housing programs by supporting an increase in both staffing and funding for HHFDC.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Janel Fujinaka

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Janel Fujinaka

“I support creating a dedicated legislative fiscal analysis office or agency that reviews every bill and provides clear, realistic cost estimates before it moves forward.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Arjuna Heim

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Arjuna Heim

“Expand trades and career pathways so every graduate has a route to a good local job, not just a college track.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Ian Ross

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Ian Ross

“It is time to increase routine clearing of Makiki Stream and other waterways, to avoid blockage and reduce the risk of flooding.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Robyn McCreary

Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Robyn McCreary

“I support removing the GET on groceries and medical services to help lower the cost of living for local families and kūpuna.”

Turtle Bay’s Tiniest Residents Could Thwart Luxury Resort Plans Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Turtle Bay’s Tiniest Residents Could Thwart Luxury Resort Plans

Litigation could see new environmental conditions for construction and cultural interests on land parcels at Turtle Bay.

Should Animals Have Human Rights? Hawai‘i Court To Decide Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Should Animals Have Human Rights? Hawai‘i Court To Decide

The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is being asked to free two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo based on the idea that the animals are entitled to legal personhood.

Honolulu Building Permits Moving Faster For Homes, Slower For Businesses Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Honolulu Building Permits Moving Faster For Homes, Slower For Businesses

The city is planning to expand its use of AI software after it showed promise in prescreening applications.