Honolulu Civil Beat //podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~f6c6daff6b758256bedf23df50ef64fc0fe6c349199865b549f7e357f6d13ced Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:48:25 +0000 Will Caron: Alone In The Zone https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/10/04072027/Alone-in-the-Zone_v2-300x200.png Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/10/04072027/Alone-in-the-Zone_v2-300x200.png Why Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Budget Is An Important Civic Duty https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/04/16153228/IMG_0905-300x225.jpg An engaged and informed public is the most powerful tool for change we have. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/04/16153228/IMG_0905-300x225.jpg Senator Voted For Bills Backed By Lobbyists He’s Going To Work For https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/04/26154930/240426-kf-Conference-Committee-Procurement-UH-041-300x200.jpg Meanwhile, the state Ethics Commission plans to consider addressing the "revolving door" between state officials and the private sector. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/04/26154930/240426-kf-Conference-Committee-Procurement-UH-041-300x200.jpg The Sunshine Blog: Strange Suit That Ensnared Maui Police Chief May Unravel https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/03/19134901/250319-kf-Maui-Chief-Pelletier-0656-300x200.jpg Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/03/19134901/250319-kf-Maui-Chief-Pelletier-0656-300x200.jpg Neal Milner: Unhinged Is A Bad Look For Honolulu’s Mayor https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/09/25142354/250925-kf-DPP-0115-300x200.jpg Talk about making matters worse: Rick Blangiardi's tirade about criticism of permit problems resembled a coach's meltdown. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/09/25142354/250925-kf-DPP-0115-300x200.jpg The Sunday Mini: Oct. 5 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/04/08113327/cb-games-2-300x200.webp A short and sweet crossword to start the week. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/04/08113327/cb-games-2-300x200.webp Photo Essay: A Honolulu Bike Ride Like No Other https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/10/01075907/250928-kf-Honolulu-Century-Ride-StartLine-300x169.jpg The Hawaiʻi Bicycling League celebrated its 50th anniversary with Sunday's Honolulu Century Ride — a 100-mile journey from Waikīkī to Kaʻaʻawa and back. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 03:41:58 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/10/01075907/250928-kf-Honolulu-Century-Ride-StartLine-300x169.jpg Supreme Court Will Consider Overturning Hawai‘i Gun Law https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/03/21105942/Supreme_Court-300x225.jpg The law bans guns on private property unless the owner has specifically allowed them. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:15:26 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/03/21105942/Supreme_Court-300x225.jpg Foster Home Abuses Were Secret For Years. A Lawsuit Exposed Them https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/08/25083702/250813-kf-Sandy-Van-Texiera-Abuse-Home-04-300x236.jpg The foster sons of John Teixeira had told almost no one about the abuse they suffered in his household. Then they started to talk. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2025/08/25083702/250813-kf-Sandy-Van-Texiera-Abuse-Home-04-300x236.jpg FEMA Scales Back Direct Lease Housing For Maui Fire Survivors https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/11/23120033/FEMA-Housing-9-300x200.jpg Citing no more unmet needs, the agency canceled $2 million worth of contracts with a company managing residential units leased from property owners. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0000 https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/11/23120033/FEMA-Housing-9-300x200.jpg