Nick Grube/Civil Beat
Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Say what you will about the former congresswoman, she’s always made for good copy.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Danny De Gracia: Newly Elected? Here’s How Not To Be Corrupted
Anyone can run for office, but not everyone wins. Those who made it have a responsibility to work as agents of reform and positive change.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Machetes Are Common Tools In Hawaii – Including For Crime
Knives and cutting instruments, like machetes, are used more often in violent crimes than firearms in Hawaii, statistics show.
Kim Gamel/Civil Beat/2024
Trump’s Support In Hawaii Has Grown Since He First Appeared On Ballots In 2016
It’s the best showing by a Republican nominee in the Aloha State since George W. Bush in 2004.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Here’s What Local Republicans Say A Trump Presidency Will Mean For Hawaii
Trump supporters say a second term should bring peace and prosperity, a lower cost of living and help for Native Hawaiians.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The Island Effect: Hawaii’s Angle In Every Presidential Election
The Aloha State has played roles — sometimes big ones — in national campaigns since 1960.
Hawaii News Now/Screenshot/2024
Hilo Man’s Identity Used In Viral False Attack On Tim Walz
U.S. intelligence officials say it looks like Russian hackers got Matthew Metro’s name and picture from a high school yearbook.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Beth Fukumoto: There’s More To Choosing A House Speaker Than Meets The Eye
I’ve seen three speaker votes close-up. It’s an exciting time for fans of political intrigue but less so for fans of good governance.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Ethics Board Says Water Authority Appointee Has No Conflict of Interest
The concerns brought before the board had no substance and are an example of why the ethics body needs a full-time employee to weed through inquiries, the vice chair said.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
The DNC Is A Highly Controlled Pep Rally. Hawaii Delegates Say It’s Still Important
The Democratic convention is no longer a place for hammering out party values and selecting candidates, but attendees say it still holds value — even for states with little political sway.