David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
UH Economists Talk About Trump’s Impact On Hawaiʻi
They say uncertainty and danger stem from the president’s policies on tariffs, government operations and immigration.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
The Civil Beat Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda
The congresswoman talks about the need to protect the social safety net, the importance of the Pacific to America, and why Democrats must get better in their fight against the new administration in Washington, D.C.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
A Talk With The Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance About An Uncertain Time For Tourism
Hotel and lodging owners and operators say an increased visitor tax is not the right way to support climate mitigation efforts.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
A Conversation With Former Gov. David Ige: You Have To Keep Suing Trump
The former governor recalls the first Trump administration and explains why he thinks this one is much worse.
Richard Wiens/Civil Beat/2024
Sen. Angus McKelvey: California Fires Mean Bad News For Lahaina
The Maui lawmaker who lost his own home in the 2023 fires is also leading some government reform efforts.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025
The Sunshine Interview: OHA Leaders Kai Kahele And Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira
The new Office of Hawaiian Affairs executives say they are bringing fresh energy to the agency along with specific ideas grounded in OHA’s mission and state law.
Screenshot compilation/Civil Beat/2025
The Sunshine Interview: Judiciary Chairs Karl Rhoads And David Tarnas
Public financing of campaigns will be on the legislative agenda again this session along with pay-to-play practices and tweaks to the Sunshine Law. But as usual, the outlook is murky.