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Word Search: Flowers Of Hawaiʻi

Word Search: Flowers Of Hawaiʻi

Find the hidden tropical flora.

Mini Crossword: April 10

Mini Crossword: April 10

Boost your brainpower with this simple word game. It’s fun. Really.

New Game! Word Search: Hawaiʻi 101

New Game! Word Search: Hawaiʻi 101

Whether you’re kamaʻāina or malihini, take a quick break and find these hidden words. Addicting.

Word Flower: April 8

Word Flower: April 8

Word Flower returns in full bloom. Find all 40 words.

Mini Crossword: April 6

Mini Crossword: April 6

Legislature got you down? This will pick you up.

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.