The minority party hopes to capitalize on recent gains in the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but the biggest elephant in the room is Trump.

Scott Ebner told Civil Beat he knows noting about the investigation, which apparently is still open.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

Does public disdain only apply to outsiders? What about locals who break our rules?

Sonny Siofele told his federal probation officer he was suicidal shortly before police shot and killed him outside Queen's Medical Center last October.

🎟️ Celebrate Hawaiʻi's youth at our next storytelling event in Honolulu. Get the recording or RSVP for May 22!

A Seattle visitor was arrested a week after lobbing a rock at an endangered seal on Maui. But cases involving people killing the seals are rarely prosecuted.

Lawmakers, farmers and agriculture advocates found tens of millions of dollars for key infrastructure projects this legislative session.

This game is still new and we're still fiddling with it. But we think it has potential so give it a try.

This election will bring new faces — and possibly a progressive majority — to the county's nine-member lawmaking body.

With few exceptions, snorkeling and diving are off-limits around the USS Arizona. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the outing but said the service wasn't able to track down who initiated it.

The council wants to approve the county's next long-term guiding document before the November election brings new members on board.

Maui saw a big spike in the number of unsheltered residents and veteran homelessness was also on the rise.

The three finalists talked about technology, ICE collaboration and transparency.

E hoʻopiʻi ana kahi hihia hou i hoʻokomo ʻia na kahi hui kū i ka ʻauhau ʻole hoʻopaipai kānāwai, he ʻaʻe kumukānāwai kahi papahana haʻawina kālā he 35 makahiki ka lōʻihi o kona holo ʻana, e ʻimi ana e kākoʻo i nā kauka Hawaiʻi ma ka pae ʻāina.

Six chances to figure out this six-letter word.

The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands came away with some funds but will need to look for other revenue sources.

Record flooding pushed Michigan's dams to the brink of disaster. The near miss reflects the national problem of infrastructure that is not suited to the challenges of a warming world.

The allegations expose a lack of accountability mechanisms in this state for doctors who use their sperm to artificially inseminate unwitting fertility patients. 

State leaders say the program will improve teacher retention and recruitment by providing more mentorship and financial support to prospective educators.

The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.

Fun times with these old-fashioned toys hidden in a maze of letters.

Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.

State-funded flights to Honolulu medical appointments aim to stop rural residents on Molokaʻi and beyond from putting off routine health care.

Budget negotiators made hard choices and delivered on a promise that was genuinely difficult to keep.

The mayor designated Formby's deputy Krishna Jayaram to fill the slot, which is subject to City Council approval.

Flocks of livestock are not a typical city sight. But with wildfire season looming, they're becoming an increasingly attractive prevention measure.

HomeAid Hawaiʻi did not fully disclose payments made to the CEO's spouse in federal tax returns.

Wordle is about to be a TV show. Here's our version in the meantime.

Asylum hearings are being curtailed, and more removal orders issued as DHS looks to reduce backlog of cases.

Tens of thousands of dollars in fines for illegal vacation rentals are unpaid, the city says.

It's a new week and the perfect time to try our new game. Untangle the letters to create a famous phrase.

I thought I was immune to the lure of the pickup. Then I hopped behind the wheel of my dad's red stick shift.

Some legislators worry the state will lose its case to uphold cruise ship payments and with it millions in environmental funding.

While fears of retaliation blocked similar bills last year, reaction to national events and realities of local enforcement eased passage of immigrant legislation in 2026.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers still can't bring themselves to do anything that changes how they do business or makes it easier for other people to run for office.

Dangerous bike stunts and other public safety issues are examples of restrictions that policymakers try to crack down on.

🎟️ Celebrate Hawaiʻi's youth at our next storytelling event in Honolulu. Get the recording or RSVP for May 22!

Hear from people on the front lines of Hawaiʻi's fight against invasive species. Get the latest — get the recording or join us for this May 15 event.

This one could be a bit tricky. But it's Sunday so take your time.

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

Civil Beat met up with the Hawaiʻi senator when he was home in Honolulu last week for a freewheeling discussion on the state of national affairs.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

AI can support livelihoods, prosperity and culture, but only if island communities have a real say in how it is built and governed.

Do you know about workplace safety issues or labor issues in Hawaiʻi? Tell us so we can investigate — we won't use your name without your permission.

Kaimana Beach has become a favored birthing place for monk seal mom Kaiwi.

A building at Kalāheo High School has faced a power outage since the fall. Families are advocating for more funding to repair the school's electrical system.

The latest housing report from the University of Hawaiʻi notes some improvements in the market but authors say they are small and slow.

The ruling for America’s most-used herbicide could reshape pesticide regulation.

It starts with a bunch of scrambled letters. Shuffle them to come up with the famous saying they spell out.