Civil Beat Reporting Fellow
Bianca Smallwood
Bianca Smallwood was a reporting fellow at Civil Beat.

Cranking Up The Youth Vote: Register When You’re 16
Nonprofit organizations join the state in efforts to establish the voting habit in young people.

Political Signs Must Include Disclaimers Starting Aug. 20
The requirement had been waived because the Legislature voted to eliminate it, but Gov. Ige vetoed the measure.

Honolulu Cab Companies ‘Discouraged’ By Caldwell Pricing Proposals
The mayor has introduced measures that would have both taxi and ride-hailing companies follow the same pricing rules.

Council OKs Property Tax Break For Active-Duty Military Personnel
If signed by the mayor, the exemption would cost Honolulu an estimated $1 million a year.

State Details Plans For Spending $3.1 Million In Election Security Funds
Software and staff upgrades will make Hawaii’s voting system less vulnerable to cyberattacks, officials say.

Trump Inspires More Women Candidates In Hawaii
Statewide, females make up 38 percent of candidates this year, compared to 32 percent in the prior election cycle.

Businessman Runs For Senate In Hawaii — And Several Other States
The California millionaire says he loves Hawaii, but he’s also running in Florida, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

UH Scientist Reports Promising Development In Alzheimer’s Research
His discovery is leading to ongoing efforts to produce a drug that could reverse the effects of the disease.

Hawaii Will Pay $10.25 Million To Settle Special Education Lawsuit
The state violated federal law by denying services to disabled students before they reached the age of 22.