Civil Beat Staff
The Civil Beat Staff

The Civil Beat Interview: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi
The city and county’s chief executive talks about the landfill, homelessness, the police commission and more.

State Salary Commissioners Defend The Big Pay Raises They’re Recommending
Unless the Legislature rejects them, salary increases are on the way for top elected and appointed officials in Hawaiʻi.

UH Economists Talk About Trump’s Impact On Hawaiʻi
They say uncertainty and danger stem from the president’s policies on tariffs, government operations and immigration.

Mini Crossword: March 23
Crack this one in less than 2 minutes. If you can.

The Civil Beat Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda
The congresswoman talks about the need to protect the social safety net, the importance of the Pacific to America, and why Democrats must get better in their fight against the new administration in Washington, D.C.

Mini Crossword: March 16
Fun and irresistible. Addictive. Local knowledge for the win.

Word Flower: March 3
See how many words you can find in this brain teaser.