Hawaii State Senate President Ron Kouchi is backing Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami’s plan to succeed him in 2026.

House Speaker Scott Saiki may have lost reelection, but his political ally, Gov. Josh Green, may appoint him to serve as the state’s insurance commissioner.

EVs are growing in popularity, but the Valley Island doesn’t have the infrastructure to rent enough vehicles to visitors. It’s a cost and permitting issue.

Gun violence in West Oahu has state and city officials demanding more policing.

Longtime Honolulu political cartoonist Will Caron is going to be drawing regularly for Civil Beat, after winning our cartoonist competition. Watch for his art every other Sunday on our site, alternating with John Pritchett’s cartoons.

A federal judge ruled last week that Google’s dominance of online searches has stifled competition.

Hawaii’s primary election is Saturday, Aug. 10. Voted ballots must be received by 7 p.m. by the County Elections Division.

The primary rematch between Rep. Scott Saiki and challenger Kim Coco Iwamoto could have profound implications for the future of the Hawaii House of Representatives.

More and more Democrats are bailing on President Joe Biden due to growing concerns about his physical health and mental sharpness. Will he still be his party’s nominee?