PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
The Hawaiʻi State Capitol Could Be Closed For Years To Fix Aging Systems
The repair bill could top $100 million, and that doesn’t include temporarily relocating lawmakers and state leadership.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
It’s Your Money: Sex Harassment Claim Against Judge Could Cost Taxpayers $90K
It’s the second time the longtime employee has sued a Kauaʻi court official for sexual harassment.
Courtesy: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids/2021
Beth Fukumoto: Many Teen Bills Advance, But Vaping Measures Go Up In Smoke
Plenty of youth-oriented bills are still alive in the Hawaiʻi Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Should Hawai‘i Families Be Allowed To Opt Out Of School Vaccines?
Roughly 1 in 5 students in Hawaiʻi were missing required vaccines last year. Doctors say that’s a growing health threat, but efforts to toughen state law are drawing intense criticism from parents opposed to vaccines.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Seek Tougher Fireworks Enforcement, But No Statewide Ban
The measures represent the biggest steps by lawmakers to crack down on illegal fireworks in more than two decades.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014
Danny De Gracia: We Should All Get Behind These Keiki Caucus Bills
The caucus is a torch-bearer for Hawaiʻi youth issues. This year’s proposals are some of the most important yet.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi’s Crackdown On Lobbyists Has Come A Long Way. Is It Far Enough?
Advocates have been asking for more disclosure and tougher penalties on lobbying violations for decades. They’re finally starting to get some of it.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
No Income Tax For Working Class? Unions Float Radical Proposal
Lawmakers will consider a bill to increase the state excise tax and wipe out the state income tax for most residents.
Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2025
Kirstin Downey: The Hawaiʻi State Archives — One Leak Away From Catastrophe
Clearly, the archives needs a new home. But experts worry it could end up too far from an important research center.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Hopes For Legal Marijuana In Hawaiʻi Dashed As Politicos Flip-Flop
Just two days after two legislative committees said yes, legalization gets punted to next year.