Civil Beat Staff

The Civil Beat Staff

The Civil Beat Interview: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

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.

Mini Crossword: March 30

Mini Crossword: March 30

What is Donald Trump trying to get rid of?

State Salary Commissioners Defend The Big Pay Raises They’re Recommending David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

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 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

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

Mini Crossword: March 23

Crack this one in less than 2 minutes. If you can.

The Civil Beat Interview: US Rep. Jill Tokuda David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

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

Mini Crossword: March 16

Fun and irresistible. Addictive. Local knowledge for the win.

Mini Crossword: March 9

Mini Crossword: March 9

How fast can you solve this one?

Word Flower: March 3 April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2025

Word Flower: March 3

See how many words you can find in this brain teaser.