Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
US Territories Have A Voice In Congress But No Vote. Here’s Why
Some 3.6 million residents of U.S. territories can vote in presidential primaries but not the general election because of where they live.
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The Elections Commission Is Struggling To Elect A New Leader
Hawaiʻi’s most dysfunctional board is still dogged by “election integrity” conspiracies. Can new leadership find a way forward?
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Primary Shows There’s Still Hunger For Public Service
High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office.
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Should An American Feel Guilty Rooting Against The US In The World Cup?
Success or failure on the pitch isn’t likely to bring about meaningful political change.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Charter Commission Still Undecided On The Mayor Hiring The Police Chief
The Honolulu Charter Commission has vetted hundreds of proposals. There are still a few on the table.
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The Roots Of Hawaiʻi’s Public Arts Scene
How one artist’s kuleana colored the walls in Hawaiʻi.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Democrats: Trump Has Given The Party An Opportunity To Win
Thanks to the struggles of an unpopular White House, top Dems believe political winds are pushing them toward huge victories this fall.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu Needs Wastewater Compliance, Not Blind Spending
The city must choose a path that can satisfy federal law, the consent decree and environmental protection requirements.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Republicans: We Need The ‘Trump People’ To Turn Out The Vote
The minority party hopes to capitalize on recent gains in the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but the biggest elephant in the room is Trump.
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AI Data Centers Are The New Plantations Unless We Build Them Differently
AI can support livelihoods, prosperity and culture, but only if island communities have a real say in how it is built and governed.