Honolulu Civil Beat

In The War On Mosquitos, Bird Advocates Shift Their Game Plan: Biologists battle to save endangered forest birds from extinction as climate change narrows the window to act.  www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/in-the-war-on-mosquitos-bird-advocates-shift-their-game-plan/ #HInews

#Opinion: This Tongan NFL Star Pivoted To Opera, Then Found His Voice: After a career-ending football injury, Taʻu Pupuʻa reinvented himself. Now, he's telling his story in a new film,… www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/tongan-football-star-pivoted-opera-found-his-voice/ #HInews

‘HNL Swindler’ Arrested In California: The accused serial scammer went viral after a former girlfriend in Honolulu posted about him on TikTok. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/hnl-swindler-arrested-in-california/ #HInews

Quotable: Warm and Cozy: This one's a classic. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/quotable-warm-and-cozy/ #HInews

Tyler Dos Santos-Tam Elected Honolulu Council Chair: The councilman representing Chinatown was chosen to lead the Honolulu City Council despite concerns about how he secured the council's… www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/tyler-dos-santos-tam-elected-honolulu-council-chair/ #HInews

Hawaiʻi’s AG Will Resign, Lost Support Of Gov. Green: Anne Lopez will leave office early next month as the governor begins his second term. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/hawai%ca%bbis-ag-will-resign-lost-support-of-gov-green/ #HInews

‘Blue Tsunami’ Missed Hawaiʻi’s Capitol, But Dems Nabbed 3 Seats: The Senate split of Democrats vs. Republicans remains unchanged after the last batch of uncounted votes, all from… www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/blue-tsunami-missed-hawaiis-capitol-but-dems-nabbed-3-seats/ #HInews

#Opinion: David And Goliath On A Hawaiʻi Basketball Court: Underdog stories show us how Davids win. We need more about how Goliaths lose with aloha. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/david-and-goliath-hawaii-basketball-court/ #HInews

More Money, New Problems? What’s Next For Hawaiʻi In A Blue Congress: Sen. Brian Schatz is likely to take the No. 2 spot in the Senate as Democrats pick up seats. Is trouble with the… www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/more-power-money-whats-next-for-hawaii-in-a-blue-congress/ #HInews

US Wildfire Damage Is On Pace To Triple By Mid‑Century: But there are affordable ways to lower the risk. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/us-wildfire-damage-is-on-pace-to-triple-by-mid-century/ #HInews

Hawaiʻi Doctors May Soon Start Prescribing Fresh Food: The Food Is Medicine program could bring more than $100 million into the economy, drop healthcare costs, create almost 1,000 jobs and… www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/hawaii-doctors-may-soon-start-prescribing-fresh-food/ #HInews

Word Row: Nov. 5: You've got six tries. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/word-row-nov-5/ #HInews

Hawaiʻi Green Party Candidate Makes History, Edges Democrat: Pae‘le Kiakona appears to have defeated Sne Patel for the House District 14 seat that includes Lahaina. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/hawaii-green-party-candidate-makes-history-edges-democrat/ #HInews

Word Search: Politics: Your favorite topic. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/word-search-politics/ #HInews

OHA: Most Incumbents Ahead, With Some Leads Still Narrow: Races remain close for incumbent trustees for Maui and at-large seats. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/oha-most-incumbents-ahead-with-some-leads-still-narrow/ #HInews

Hawaiʻi Legislature Likely To See Democratic Majority Grow: Most incumbents are poised to easily win reelection while several Republicans are trailing. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/hawaii-legislature-may-see-its-democratic-majority-grow/ #HInews

Big Island Election Results: 3 New Council Members Win Open Seats: The nine-member council will also see a mix of incumbents and former members rejoining the legislative body. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/big-island-election-results-3-new-council-members-win-open-seats/ #HInews

Kauaʻi Election Results: Rapozo Tops Carvalho For Mayor: Voters choose final seven candidates for County Council, approve charter amendment. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/kauai-election-results-rapozo-tops-carvalho-for-mayor/ #HInews

Maui Election Results: Bissen Blasts Past Sugimura In Mayor’s Race: New members are headed to the Maui County Council, election results show. www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/maui-election-results-bissen-blasts-past-sugimura-in-mayors-race/ #HInews

Trevor Ozawa Wins Back Honolulu City Council Seat, 8 Years Later: With his political archnemesis Council Chair Tommy Waters out of the way, Ozawa cruised to victory in Tuesday’s… www.​civilbeat.​org/2026/11/trevor-ozawa-wins-back-honolulu-city-council-seat-8-years-later/ #HInews