Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Kūpuna Are Aging Into Homelessness But Hawaiʻi Is Funding Less Prevention
As our governor has reminded us repeatedly: housing is healthcare. Let’s hope policymakers are listening.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat
Are Hawaiʻi’s Elections Safe From Donald Trump?
The president and his minions are doing everything they can to limit voting nationally. So far, they are failing “bigly.”
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Kawakami Finally Sheds Tainted Campaign Cash
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Courtesy Gerard Finin
Philippines National Development: The Prospect Of An Engaged Middle Class
More fundamental structural change of the country’s political system is needed to achieve broad-based prosperity over the long term.
(Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026)
Kona Low Storms Showed Oʻahu Isn’t Ready For A Hurricane
A truly destructive cyclone could threaten countless lives and disable Honolulu Harbor. Let’s prepare now.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
See Who’s Getting, And Giving, Millions In Campaign Funds This Year
Hawaiʻi’s political newcomers are raking in the cash, while lobbyists and labor unions top the list of donors.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Grassroot Institute Aims To Keep Growing Its Political Influence
Now in its 25th year, the nonprofit policy research organization wants to play a larger role in influencing state and county governance.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: You’ll Never Believe Who’s (Finally) Riding The Rail
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/2026
Does The Hawaiʻi AG Have The Will Or Ability To Finish What She Started?
Managing civil litigation and negotiating settlements takes one set of skills. Successfully prosecuting a sweeping criminal corruption case takes another.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024
It’s Time For Hawaiʻi’s Elders To Let Go
We need to rebuild the expectation that leadership includes succession.