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What The Future of Hawaiʻi’s Republican Party Looks Like David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

What The Future of Hawaiʻi’s Republican Party Looks Like

Here’s what it will take to help the local GOP reform and make the Legislature a more balanced place for policymaking.

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’

The former longtime legislator, attorney and community activist is still deeply involved in her community.

Neal Milner: Want To Be More Politically Engaged? Join A Group Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2025

Neal Milner: Want To Be More Politically Engaged? Join A Group

You can be the most passionate, educated activist in the world, but you may still need company to succeed.

Keeping UH Competitive In A Changing College Sports Landscape Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Keeping UH Competitive In A Changing College Sports Landscape

In the NIL era, doing nothing risks a downward spiral. UH needs a balanced approach to stay competitive.

The Sunshine Blog: Zoom-Bombing Zealots Bombard Hawaiʻi Boards Screenshot/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Zoom-Bombing Zealots Bombard Hawaiʻi Boards

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

Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping US Science Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping US Science

Unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes are causing fundamental shifts in scientific research and outcomes.

A Voters Guide To The 2026 Legislative Session And Beyond (Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024)

A Voters Guide To The 2026 Legislative Session And Beyond

Let lawmakers know even before they convene that your support at the ballot box hinges on what they do starting next month.

The Honolulu Police Commission Doesn’t Know What HPD Needs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Honolulu Police Commission Doesn’t Know What HPD Needs

Police chief selection processes are often carried out in isolation from department employees, not just in Honolulu.

Is Hawaiʻi Doing Enough To Rein In Artificial Intelligence? Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0

Is Hawaiʻi Doing Enough To Rein In Artificial Intelligence?

States are leading the way to regulate AI, but a national report finds the Aloha State comes up short.

The Sunshine Blog: A Glitch Shrouds Effort To Fill Waipahu House Seat Office of the Governor

The Sunshine Blog: A Glitch Shrouds Effort To Fill Waipahu House Seat

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