
Shootz! The Long Wait To Vote And Other Election Scenes
Plenty of people were looking to cast ballots the old-fashioned way as long lines snaked around the only two Election Day voting centers on Oahu.

East-West Center President Stepping Down For New Post
Suzanne Vares-Lum will join the the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

Matson Slows Down To Protect Whales, While Pasha Hawaii Speeds On
Whale researchers praised the shipping giant’s strides to improve its record, which followed a Civil Beat investigation. Competitor Pasha remains among the worst offenders.

Shootz! School Surfing Returns, Pickleball At The Convention Center
Cleaning up after heavy rains, a monk seal in the harbor and underwater action involving pumpkins and coral.

Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Kimo Keaulana
The kumu hula talks about the importance of storytelling and “the story that saved the valley.”

Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Charles Naumu
The former principal of Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue spoke about his more than 40-year career in education.

Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Brandy Lee
The former choreographer of The Glade nightclub talks about life as a drag queen in the ’60s.

Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Neal Milner
The longtime political analyst and Civil Beat columnist shared about aging and his fear of face blindness.

Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Amy Agbayani
The civil rights advocate spoke about her experience fighting for equality and growing into a mentor for future activists.

Hawaiʻi Storytellers: Cynthia Thielen
The former state representative spoke about her experience with Protect Kahoʻolawe ‘Ohana while the island was still under control of the United States military.