PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Appear Poised To Crack Down On Pay-To-Play Politics
The bill is heading to conference committee where some details still need to be hashed out between the House and the Senate.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018
Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms
After a big win before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in February, the utility is making a final push before the Legislature
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Lawmakers’ Effort Falters To Keep Cops From Taking Property Before Conviction
Police agencies insist they need to take suspects’ property to fight crime, but reformers argue the system has been abused.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Tax Bills Win Preliminary Approval From Hawaiʻi Lawmakers
The House and Senate are also considering allowing legalized gambling for the first time in state history.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
It’s Your Money: $28,500 To COFA Migrant Denied Gun Permit By HPD
The Micronesian plaintiff sued the state, arguing he was denied fundamental rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
Screenshot/2025
Trump’s Actions Prompt Surge In Public Forums As Worries About Cutbacks Climb
Hawaiʻi’s elected leaders are using town halls to help people understand what’s happening and what they are doing about it.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi State Rep. Gene Ward Dies At 82
The longtime Republican legislator also served in Vietnam and with the Peace Corp.
Fabio Lovino/HBO
It’s Your Money: ‘The White Lotus’ May Cost Hawai‘i Taxpayers $550,000
The hit show debuted on Maui in 2021. Filming has since moved offshore but editing work done on Kaua‘i allows for tax benefits.
Screenshot/2025
Hawaiʻi Legislature Moves To Define And Criminalize Torture
Police and prosecutors testify the legislation is especially needed to protect minors.
Will Hawaiʻi Be The Next State To Legalize Sports Betting?
A gambling bill is cruising through the Legislature, leaving a lot of questions in its wake.