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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.