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Bright Spots: Shining A Light On Making Hawaiʻi A Better Place Getty Images/iStock.com

Bright Spots: Shining A Light On Making Hawaiʻi A Better Place

Help us give some much-needed attention to people and programs that are working well in Hawaiʻi.

Rep. Tina Grandinetti: Union Plaza ‘Hell Hole’ Reveals Systemic Issues Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2025

Rep. Tina Grandinetti: Union Plaza ‘Hell Hole’ Reveals Systemic Issues

Hawaiʻi needs a movement of organized tenants to take on the power imbalance of landlords.

The Sunshine Blog: Josh Green For President? He’s Still Saying Maybe AP Photo/Rebecca Noble/2025

The Sunshine Blog: Josh Green For President? He’s Still Saying Maybe

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Here’s How To Get The Hawaiʻi Elections Commission Back On Track Screenshot/2025

Here’s How To Get The Hawaiʻi Elections Commission Back On Track

The state Elections Commission has gone off the rails. Lawmakers and others have some ideas for fixing it but it won’t be easy.

Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto: Why No Special Session For The Hawaiʻi Legislature? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto: Why No Special Session For The Hawaiʻi Legislature?

Residents now must wait until next year to tackle pressing problems like protection for immigrants, funding for nonprofits and finding new revenue streams.

From Fundraisers To Favors, Ethics Panel Wants To Crack Down On State Workers Civil Beat/2011

From Fundraisers To Favors, Ethics Panel Wants To Crack Down On State Workers

New reform measures would prohibit high level state officials from holding fundraisers and stop state employees from doing favors for former employers.

Rep. Andrew Garrett: Earning Back Public Trust Requires Independent Oversight Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Rep. Andrew Garrett: Earning Back Public Trust Requires Independent Oversight

Hawaiʻi should consider establishing an independent entity to operate in the space between criminal prosecution and legislative discipline.

The Sunshine Blog: This Hawaiʻi Rep Has His Eye On The State Senate Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: This Hawaiʻi Rep Has His Eye On The State Senate

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

The Sunshine Interview: The Executive Director Of ACLU Hawaiʻi Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

The Sunshine Interview: The Executive Director Of ACLU Hawaiʻi

The group is engaged in a series of critical issues impacting the islands.

The Sunshine Blog: Charter Commission Gets Slammed With More Than 200 Proposals Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Charter Commission Gets Slammed With More Than 200 Proposals

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.