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Shootz! Starting With A Graduation Ceremony And Ending With Santa Claus David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Shootz! Starting With A Graduation Ceremony And Ending With Santa Claus

From the graduation of corrections officers to the popular need to protect the unprotected, Civil Beat's photographers captured it here!

Green’s Homeless Coordinator Is Leaving Post David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Green’s Homeless Coordinator Is Leaving Post

Gov. Josh Green has not named a replacement yet for James Koshiba, who has been in the role for just under a year.

Vacancies In State Child Welfare Services Jobs Reach Their Highest Point In Over A Decade David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Vacancies In State Child Welfare Services Jobs Reach Their Highest Point In Over A Decade

A report from Department of Human Services to the federal government paints a grim picture, but the state plans to award extra pay to try to attract more workers.

Shootz! Zooming In On Another Busy Week In Hawaii David Croxford

Shootz! Zooming In On Another Busy Week In Hawaii

The planting of native trees, a return from the seas and the arrival of Santa at Honolulu Hale are some of the featured photos.

Remember Last Year’s State Budget Surplus? Well, Wave Goodbye David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Remember Last Year’s State Budget Surplus? Well, Wave Goodbye

New state data provided to bond investors shows the general fund surplus for the end of this fiscal year has plummeted from a projected $3.9 billion to just $600 million.

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines In $1.9 Billion Deal

The two airlines said the agreement would give consumers greater choice and set the foundation for growth.

‘Land And Power’ Author George Cooper Dead At 75 Courtesy Kathy Cooper Kogut

‘Land And Power’ Author George Cooper Dead At 75

The 1985 book, written with Gavan Daws, is a seminal work about Hawaii politics and government.

Training And Staffing Issues Surround Death Of A Nurse At Hawaii State Hospital Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Training And Staffing Issues Surround Death Of A Nurse At Hawaii State Hospital

The licensed practical nurse role is being phased out in favor of more specialization.