Wisconsin citizens organize to protect democracy
Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski speaks at a press conference defending ballot drop boxes and local election officials on Oct. 30, 2024 in Madison | Wisconsin Examiner photo As…
A fight erupts over ‘garbage’ in the last moments of the presidential campaign
The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, gives her “closing argument” of the campaign in a speech on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 29, 2024. (Photo by…
Americans, anxious about AI’s role in the election, may not know its full scope, expert says
Behind the obvious uses of AI in the election, for good and ill, there are “unseen” jobs it is performing, a University of Maryland researcher says. (Photo illustration by Joe…
Kirstin Downey: The Maui County Cultural Commission’s Unfortunate Failure
The commission has only met once since the Aug. 8, 2023 fires wiped out much of Lahaina’s history.
Governor’s Office To Help YMCA Residents Facing Huge Rent Hike
Eight long-term tenants highlighted in a Civil Beat story, whose rental subsidies were to end Nov. 1, will not be displaced.
The Sunshine Blog: ‘Corporate Vampires Continue To Suck Us Dry’
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Hawaii International Film Festival Not Living Up To Its Potential
HIFF struggles with organization in operations, film programming and overall cinematic experience.
Hawaii County Mayor’s Race Is Getting Lots Of Cash This Year
Most top legislative races have drawn less support from political donors.
Street Festivals Frustrate Waikiki But Chinatown Wants More
In a tale of two neighborhoods, street festivals can be a headache for people in Waikiki while community leaders say they could be an economic lifeline for Chinatown.
Where do Harris and Trump stand on 10 major policy issues?
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump have widely differing positions on many policy issues. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON — As the last weekend before Tuesday’s presidential election…