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Fireworks Come To Hawaiʻi On Passenger Jets ‘Almost Daily’ David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Fireworks Come To Hawaiʻi On Passenger Jets ‘Almost Daily’

Shipments of illegal fireworks sent via the U.S. Postal Service have been seized on commercial flights.

From Busboy To House Speaker: Longtime Hawaiʻi Lawmaker Calvin Say Retires David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

From Busboy To House Speaker: Longtime Hawaiʻi Lawmaker Calvin Say Retires

Say’s critics see him as emblematic of Hawaiʻi’s “old boys’” style of politics. He defends his cautious style as necessary to keep the state running smoothly.

Hawaiʻi Hemp Growers Say New State Rules Will Put Them Out Of Business Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaiʻi Hemp Growers Say New State Rules Will Put Them Out Of Business

The hemp industry says CBD products are vital to its survival, and suggests limiting sales to people 21 and older.

Money For New State Fire Marshal Isn’t Nearly Enough, Fire Council Says Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Money For New State Fire Marshal Isn’t Nearly Enough, Fire Council Says

The State Fire Council will recommend spending far more than the Legislature has approved for the new office.

Legislators To Name 1st Female House Speaker In Hawaii History Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Legislators To Name 1st Female House Speaker In Hawaii History

Nadine Nakamura is expected to be selected as part of a leadership reorganization Thursday. Lawmakers must vote to make it official when the next session begins.

Hawaii Legislature Rarely Uses Its Own Process To Investigate Lawmakers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Legislature Rarely Uses Its Own Process To Investigate Lawmakers

The dormant House Select Standards of Conduct Committee raises questions about whether self-policing really works or if an independent agency is needed.

Hawaii Lawmaker To Pay $12,500 To Settle Ethics Commission Complaint Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Lawmaker To Pay $12,500 To Settle Ethics Commission Complaint

Rep. David Alcos was accused of failing to disclose millions of dollars in debts to various creditors including the IRS and the state Tax Department.

Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’ Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’

The latest state report examines the reasons behind Lahaina’s destruction and the fire that fueled it.

Governor: Hawaii Can Pay The Bills For Maui Fire Recovery, Hazard Pay And More Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Governor: Hawaii Can Pay The Bills For Maui Fire Recovery, Hazard Pay And More

The administration has not yet released a budget plan for covering those costs, but the governor says it can be done without tapping into the rainy day fund.

Departure of House Speaker Scott Saiki Will Test Lawmakers’ Appetite For Reform David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Departure of House Speaker Scott Saiki Will Test Lawmakers’ Appetite For Reform

Kim Coco Iwamoto has an ambitious plan to try to reorganize the House, but her future colleagues are moving ahead with plans of their own.