Honolulu Civil Beat

Kauaʻi Police Search For Armed And Dangerous Man Wanted In Homicide Case: Kīlauea residents remained on edge as the manhunt continued over the weekend. civilbeat.org/2026/06/kauai-police-search-for-armed-man-wanted-in-homicide-case/ #HInews

It's time to warm up your brain for the week ahead.

Mini Crossword: June 7: It's time to warm up your brain for the week ahead. civilbeat.org/2026/06/mini-c… #HInews

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

The Sunshine Blog: Department Of Haole Home Lands? Who’s Behind The Lawsuit: Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. civilbeat.org/2026/06/the-sunshine-blog-department-of-haole-home-lands-whos-behind-the-lawsuit/ #HInews

#Opinion: Biki Is A Waste Of Money. Get Over It: Biki represented an ideal Honolulu that hasn't worked in the real Honolulu. civilbeat.org/2026/06/lee-cataluna-biki-is-a-waste-of-money-get-over-it/ #HInews

Biki represented an ideal Honolulu that hasn't worked in the real Honolulu.

Hawaiʻi Primary Shows There’s Still Hunger For Public Service: High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office. civilbeat.org/2026/06/hawai%ca%bbi-primary-shows-theres-still-hunger-for-public-service/ #HInews

High-profile corruption cases and voter apathy have not crimped the desire to run for office.

Success or failure on the pitch isn’t likely to bring about meaningful political change.

Will Caron: The Burro, The Boss And The Bullwhip: Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist. civilbeat.org/2026/06/will-c… #HInews

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

Charter Commission Still Undecided On The Mayor Hiring The Police Chief: The Honolulu Charter Commission has vetted hundreds of proposals. There are still a few on the table. civilbeat.org/2026/06/charter-commission-still-undecided-on-the-mayor-hiring-the-police-chief/ #HInews

The Honolulu Charter Commission has vetted hundreds of proposals. There are still a few on the table.