Return of the Sunshine Boys
New legislative session, same giant obstacles. Hawaiʻi Judiciary chairs, Rep. David Tarnas and Sen. Karl Rhoads—the Sunshine Boys—stare down the 2026 gauntlet. Someone get these guys some brighter flashlights!
Alm’s Well That Ends Well
Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm's office can't investigate an employee for witness tampering because he never signed the pinky-swear form promising not to commit crimes.
Not a Crook
On former Honolulu city prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro’s “not guilty” verdict in his public corruption case.
Leaky Case
On the U.S. Navy’s defense against a lawsuit brought by victims of the Red Hill fuel spill catastrophe.
Free Speech
Citizens United has lead to a significant concentration of political power in the hands of wealthy entities, compromising the integrity of our democracy.