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FACT CHECK — Lawmakers: Waimanu Project Would Be First High-Rise Next to Another
State and city lawmakers have serious concerns over proposed development.
Lawmakers have been raising red flags over a proposed high-rise housing project on Waimanu Street in Kakaako.
Five state legislators and two Honolulu City Council members detailed their concerns over government transparency and size restrictions in a June 5 letter to the Hawaii Community Development Association, the state agency considering ...
June 2013
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FACT CHECK — Caldwell: City Ahead of Schedule in Fixing Sewer System
Mayor says city is surpassing requirements in multi-billion settlement between the city and EPA.
April 2013
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FACT CHECK — Officials: Hawaii Courts Not Clogged With Pot Cases
UPDATED But marijuana decriminalization advocates says costly arrests unnecessarily burden criminal justice system.
March 2013
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FACT CHECK — Solomon: Hawaii 'On The Verge Of Bankruptcy'
In pitch for public-private partnerships, a state senator warns of growing unfunded liabilities for health and pensions.
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FACT CHECK — Pine: Leeward Coast Has Longest Commute Times
Honolulu councilor says Makaha residents suffer four-hour drive times.
February 2013
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FACT CHECK—Abercrombie: Critical Public Services Have Been Restored
Governor says Hawaii is back on track with elevator and restaurant inspections.
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FACT CHECK — Care Home Advocate: Bill Will Drive Us Out of Business
Hawaii lawmakers weigh measure that would put adult care home inspections online.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: 10 Percent Of Hawaii Residents Are Veterans
Hawaii's governor made the claim in recent State of the State. But are there 139,000 vets in Hawaii?
January 2013
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FACT CHECK — HPD: Research Links Marijuana to Violent Behavior
Research does indeed link pot to violent behavior, but there are caveats.
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FACT CHECK — Gene Ward: Solar Only A Tiny Portion of Oahu's Grid
Hawaii GOP rep says attacks on Hawaii's solar tax credits are unwarranted.
December 2012
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FACT CHECK — Gov: Hawaii Has Among the Lowest Unemployment
Gov. Neil Abercrombie said that the Aloha State's economy is doing well compared to other states.
October 2012
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FACT CHECK — Djou: Hanabusa Voted Against Small Business Tax Relief
Hawaii Congressional District 1 candidates spar over who has a better record supporting small businesses.
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FACT CHECK — Hanabusa: Djou Formed Political Lobbying Firm
Former Hawaii congressman lost seat, helped special interest groups.
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FACT CHECK —Lingle: I Never Sold an Acre of Ceded Land
U.S. Senate candidate emphasizes her commitment to Native Hawaiian land ownership.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: Lingle Co-Chairs Mitt Romney's Campaign
Hawaii Senate hopeful Mazie Hirono said that her opponent is a leader in Mitt Romney's campaign.
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: Obamacare Takes $716B from Medicare
GOP Senate hopeful says Hawaii kupuna will suffer.
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FACT CHECK —Cayetano: Caldwell Raised Property Taxes, Zoo Fee for Keiki
Cayetano pointed to his and Caldwell's differences on tax rates to compare their records on fiscal responsibility.
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FACT CHECK — Hanabusa: Djou Voted Against Military Funding
Military spending made up nearly 18 percent of Hawaii's GDP in 2009 and accounted for 101,000 jobs.
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FACT CHECK —Djou: I Was Hawaii's Most Moderate Congressman
1st Congressional District candidate also says he was one of the only 10 moderates.
September 2012
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FACT CHECK —Cayetano: Bus Rapid Transit 'Sweeping the Country'
Hawaii mayoral candidate Ben Cayetano said there's a national transportation trend toward buses rather than trains.
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FACT CHECK — Caldwell: Honolulu On Cutting Edge Of Driverless Rail Systems
Mayoral candidate pumped up driverless Honolulu rail claiming first in the nation and only five in the world.
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FACT CHECK —Lingle: Hirono 'Flip Flops' On Budget Cuts
Hawaii Senate campaign takes sequestration votes out of context.
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FACT CHECK —Lingle: Hirono Votes with Dems 96 Percent of the Time
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda Lingle says that Rep. Mazie Hirono votes with her party nearly all the time.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: Paul Ryan Passed Only Two Bills In Congress
Hawaii U.S. Senate candidate responds to criticism that she hasn't passed any bills in Congress.
August 2012
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FACT CHECK — Gabbard: Would Be First Female Combat Veteran Elected to Congress
Campaign adviser touts Gabbard accomplishment.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: I Stood Up Against Democrats to Restore Native Hawaiian Funding
U.S. Senate candidate teamed up with Republican colleague to pass amendment.
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: Hirono Missed 127 Votes In Congress This Year
Hawaii congresswoman missed 23 percent of votes so far this year.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: 'Strongly Supported' Budget Control Act
A "yea" or a "nay" vote only tells part of the story.
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FACT CHECK — Cayetano: 2 in 100 Will Ride Rail, Half Will Be Bus Riders
Honolulu mayoral candidate says rail won't solve traffic congestion problem.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: Case Voted To Make Illegal Immigrants Felons
Hirono says Case supported "Arizona-style" immigration reform.
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FACT CHECK — Vicky Cayetano: My Husband Created Budget Surplus
Says he reorganized government, challenged special interest groups and reduced costs and income taxes.
July 2012
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FACT CHECK — PRP: Honolulu Rail Gives 'Many' UH Grads Jobs
I Mua Rail commercial says rail allows lots of locals to stay and work in Hawaii.
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FACT CHECK — Case: Hirono Took In $700K From Special Interests
Senate candidate says that 76 percent of his campaign funding has come from Hawaii donors.
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FACT CHECK — PRP: Cayetano Gave Rich People Big Tax Break
UPDATED PRP's newest commercial claims Cayetano waged war on teachers while cutting taxes for wealthy.
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FACT CHECK — Cayetano: You Can't Build Home Additions in Pearl City
Former governor says that a five-year moratorium prevents development in the Pearl City area.
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FACT CHECK — Caldwell: Honolulu Has 43 Fire Stations, 25 EMS Stations
Mayoral candidate discussed Fire-EMS merger during Wednesday debate.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: Cannabis Clubs Being 'Abandoned Wholesale'
Honolulu mayor opposes introduction of medical marijuana dispensaries.
June 2012
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FACT CHECK — Case: Women’s Groups Gave Me 100% Ratings
U.S. Senate candidate says organizations approved of his congressional voting record.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: Hawaii Is the Healthiest State in the Country
Democratic Senate candidate says Hawaii can thank Prepaid Health Care Act for high health ranking.
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: My Channel Is First of its Kind in U.S. History
Republican senate candidate says she's the first to launch her own cable channel.
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FACT CHECK — Caldwell: We Left Carlisle a 'Huge' Budget Surplus
Honolulu mayoral candidate claims his administration helped incumbent balance budget.
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FACT CHECK — Kobayashi: Voters in 2008 Didn't Approve Current Rail Project
Councilwoman says rail project costs more and goes to fewer places than planned in 2008.
May 2012
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FACT CHECK — Djou: I'm the Only Person to Vote Myself into War
UPDATED Former U.S. representative touts record in Congress and Afghanistan.
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FACT CHECK — Djou: I Accepted No PAC Money Last Quarter
GOP House candidate criticizes Democrat Hanabusa, but doesn't tell full story.
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FACT CHECK — Cayetano: I Cut Income Taxes
Former governor says he wishes he could have cut taxes even more.
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FACT CHECK — Grabauskas: Debt Ate 30% of Boston Transit Budget
New rail chief touts wisdom of Honolulu's "house with no mortgage."
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FACT CHECK — Caldwell: Carlisle Raised Property Tax Rates
UPDATED Candidates talk revenue at first Honolulu mayoral debate.
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FACT CHECK — Caldwell: Growing Local Costs More
Honolulu mayoral candidate says its cheaper to import food from California.
April 2012
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FACT CHECK — I Aloha Molokai: Arizona Utility Abandoning Wind Power
Anti-Big Wind group says Arizona decision shows Hawaii is wrong to pursue wind farms.
March 2012
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: Honolulu Sewer Deal Has No New Concerns
UPDATED Mayor says EPA, Health Department, Sierra Club happy with progress.
February 2012
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: Ed Board Promised No Furloughs on School Days
Former governor and current candidate for U.S. Senate seat says she regrets trusting the board.
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: You 'Don't Pay Anything' To Sue Someone in U.S.
Senate candidate says there is "no downside" to suing someone in the U.S. Is she right?
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FACT CHECK — White House: Hawaii Birth Control Law Doesn't Raise Insurance Premiums
Feds say costs of covering contraception doesn't mean employers here pay more.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: Rail Will Take 40,000 Cars Off The Road
Honolulu mayor promises train will reduce number of vehicles.
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FACT CHECK — Hirono: I'm Only Candidate Who Opposed Bush Tax Cuts
Democrat distinguishes herself from primary opponent Ed Case.
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: Federal Debt Exceeds GDP For First Time
Senate candidate says the nation has never seen its debt surpass the value of its economy.
January 2012
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FACT CHECK — Ryan: Hawaii ID Theft Third-Worst in Nation
Lawmaker cites ID theft in making case to shut down public records.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: 'Not A Single Thing We Did Not Do To Try To Accommodate Teachers'
Governor blames union leaders for not adequately communicating "positive aspects" of rejected contract.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii In The Hands of Singapore Oil Speculators
Governor says that speculating in oil futures in Singapore is driving Hawaii oil prices.
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FACT CHECK — Cayetano: Rail A Wall of Concrete Snaking Along Honolulu's Waterfront
Anti-rail mayoral hopeful says "ugly" project would ruin view planes.
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FACT CHECK — HECO: Japan Tsunami Keeping Hawaii Electric Rates High
Utility exec says Japan taking more of the Asian oil supply since nuclear plants failed.
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FACT CHECK — Hannemann: Obama Shares My Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage
Former mayor and congressional hopeful says he and the president share "the same viewpoint."
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Seeing 'Record Year' From China, Korea Visitors
Governor says efforts to promote tourism are paying off.
December 2011
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Second In Nation for Energy Savings Per Capita
Spokeswoman says governor was referring to oil and cost savings.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Was Only State To Improve In All Areas on National Test
Governor makes claim on website touting first-year accomplishments.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: The State Saved $20 Million Through Energy Efficiency Efforts
Governor trumpets energy savings as part of his first year accomplishments.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Second In Nation for Solar
Governor touts high rank in photovoltaic capacity per capita in marking his first year achievements.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Construction Jobs Grew at 2nd Highest Rate in Nation
Updated Governor says capital projects have spurred job growth over past year.
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FACT CHECK – Lingle: Feds Didn't Give Enough Notice On Monk Seal Rule
Former Hawaii governor says NOAA didn't give public adequate time to comment.
November 2011
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FACT CHECK: 'There is Space' in Shelters for Stadium Park Homeless
IHS can fit about 90 more homeless — assuming they want shelter.
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FACT CHECK — Superintendent: Hawaii's Per-Pupil Spending Cuts Second-Largest Nationwide
Hawaii has cut $1,175 per student since 2008, just behind California. Still ranks in top 15 states for per-pupil spending.
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FACT CHECK – Hawaii has the Highest Electricity Rates in the Nation
State electric costs hit a record high this month, but do other cities pay more?
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FACT CHECK — White House: Waianae Has Most Native Hawaiians
First lady Michelle Obama to visit MA‘O Farms during APEC.
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FACT CHECK — White House: Waianae Among Hawaii's Poorest Areas
How bad is poverty on Oahu's Leeward Coast?
October 2011
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FACT CHECK — APEC Won't Close Waikiki Beach
The statement on Host Committee's website echoes earlier claim from Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO.
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FACT CHECK — Lingle: ‘Nothing Was Done Wrong with Superferry’
UPDATED Former governor says no other interisland vessel had to undergo an Environmental Impact Statement.
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FACT CHECK – Hoopili Opponents: 30,000 Homes Shovel-Ready in Ewa Area
UPDATED Development unnecessary because so many lots are already set for construction.
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FACT CHECK: Hawaii’s Clean Energy Policy is the Nation's Most Aggressive
Schatz, Hawaiian Electric make claim that has become conventional political wisdom in Hawaii.
September 2011
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FACT CHECK — Rail Proponents: Honolulu 2nd-Most Congested City in U.S.
UPDATED Mayor Carlisle, others portray traffic problems accurately.
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FACT CHECK – Hoopili Opponent: Aloun Farms is the Best Farmland in State
UPDATED Kioni Dudley claims that site of proposed development has Hawaii's best ag land.
August 2011
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Fact Check — Honolulu Star-Advertiser: New Study Gives National Park 'Poor' Rating
Volcanoes National Park's rating is actually three years old.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: Bus/Rapid Transit Would Accomplish Same As Rail, Cheaper
UPDATED Op-ed claims Parsons Brinckerhoff previously picked BRT as best traffic-solver.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: Stations Would Be Ten Stories High
UPDATED Op-ed describes height and size of stations.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: Environmental Groups Oppose Heavy Rail
Op-ed claims rail's promises of being a "green" project haven't convinced enviros.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: City Needs $100M Per Year To Keep Trains Running
Updated Op-ed claims even optimistic financial projections will require taxpayer subsidy.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: City Used Dated Population Forecast
Op-ed claims that newer projections are 100,000 lower over 30 years.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: DLNR Statement on Burials 'Patently False'
Op-ed claims William Aila was wrong when he said FTA required segmented archaeological survey.
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FACT CHECK — Rail Opponents: City Has Yet To Identify 10,000 Promised Jobs
Op-ed claims only 650 of 10,166 positions have been announced.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Ranked No. 3 For Highest Debt Per Capita
Do Hawaii's liabilities rank us near the top in the nation?
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FACT CHECK — Djou: I'm Less Partisan Than Hanabusa
GOP congressional candidate claims to have voted more often with opposing party than incumbent.
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FACT CHECK — Djou: Hawaii Reps 'Vote Lockstep' With Democrats
GOP congressional candidate says Hanabusa, Hirono mindlessly follow party lines.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Hawaii Finances in the Black for First Time in 3 Years
Governor says state hasn't balanced its budget the past two years.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: State Has Not Met With UPW
Hawaii governor's statement came in response to reports of union strike vote.
July 2011
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FACT CHECK — Hawaii Insurance Chief: Home Insurance Rates 'Excessive'
UPATED State seeks rate reductions, claims insurers earning high rates of return.
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FACT CHECK — Union President: Some Hawaii Teachers' Health Premiums Doubled
Okabe says state-imposed contract raised some teachers' health-care costs more than 100 percent.
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FACT CHECK — Hanabusa: Debt Impasse Won't Affect Social Security Checks
President Obama says he can't guarantee the checks will go out.
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FACT CHECK — Case: Support Has 'Never' Come From PACs
Statement comes as opponent proves popular with political action committees.
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FACT CHECK — Solomon: I Have 'Nothing to Gain or Lose' in Redistricting
Big Island senator asks panel to reconsider counting military population.
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FACT CHECK — Hee: Hawaii Experienced Greatest Loss from Colonization
UPDATED State senator says no Pacific Island was affected more greatly than Hawaii.
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FACT CHECK — Hawaii Most Diverse Population on Earth, Says Abercrombie
UPDATED Hawaii governor says what many local people believe. But is it true?
June 2011
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Big Island Alternative Energy Potential Best on Earth
Hawaii governor says Hawaii island has "best possibilities" for alternative energy.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: 'We're The Only Species That Make Judgments On Ourselves'
Hawaii governor says humans are alone when it comes to self-reflection.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: Decision-Making For Rail Has Been in My Hands
Honolulu mayor says he has been in control of rail process.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Unemployment Rate in Mid-2000s Was 2 Percent
Hawaii governor reacts to news that Hawaii's unemployment rate fell in May.
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FACT CHECK — Governor: Weekend of Civil Unions Will Bring in More Cash Than Pro Bowl
Abercrombie takes aim at NFL Pro Bowl, says civil unions better fund source.
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FACT CHECK — Chin: Lingle Added $129 Million to Cost of Rail Project
Honolulu's managing director says Lingle's refusal to sign EIS increased rail costs by $129 million in six months.
May 2011
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FACT CHECK — Hawaii GOP: Democrats Outspent Us 3-1 in 2010
Hawaii Republican leader cites gap in urging financial support for 2012.
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FACT CHECK — Is Abercrombie Right About AARP?
Hawaii governor slams group as front for insurance companies.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: 18,000 More Children in Medicaid Since I Ran For Governor
UPDATED Governor cites growth as one reason for unanticipated budget woes.
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FACT CHECK — HGEA: Public Nurse Pay 'Woefully' Behind Private Sector
HGEA Executive Director Randy Perreira says wage gap is too large.
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FACT CHECK — Court Official: Hawaii Trial Judges Worst Paid in U.S.
Administrative Director of the Courts Rod Maile says when adjusted for cost of living, Hawaii judges are on bottom.
April 2011
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FACT CHECK — AAA: Gas Prices in Hawaii Are Now at an All-Time High
Even when adjusting prices for inflation, they've never been higher. Hana hits $6.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: Ansaldo's Copenhagen Line One of World's Best
Honolulu mayor says rail manufacturer's Denmark success warrants trust.
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FACT CHECK — Aila: FTA Required Phased-In Approach For Rail
DLNR chair says phased approach was only option for Honolulu.
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FACT CHECK — Board of Water Supply Says Honolulu Has Fewer Water Main Breaks Than Average
Comparison with Seattle, Portland and San Diego finds that's not the case.
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: Mayor Wright Hot Water Woes To Be Fixed Immediately
UPDATE Hawaii governor told residents to hold him accountable.
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FACT CHECK — Rogoff: 'Not Unusual' For Cities to Award 20 Percent of Rail Contracts Before FFGA
FTA Administrator says Honolulu rail following typical trend.
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FACT CHECK — Cachola: Honolulu Rail Project the Most Expensive in U.S.
Council member Romy Cachola says rail transit price tag is nation's heftiest.
March 2011
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FACT CHECK — Abercrombie: I Helped Put 'Thousands' of Federal Employees Back to Work
UPDATED 3/29/11 Hawaii governor says he worked with labor unions to get federal jobs back.
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FACT CHECK — Chin: Medical Examiner's Salary 'Low In Comparison'
Honolulu Managing Director Doug Chin says setting salary at $200,000 would be on the low end for the U.S.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: In July, City Government and Rail Part Ways
Honolulu mayor says on July 1 rail-transit will be separate from the city.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: $29 Million Would Keep Honolulu Running For Five Days
Mayor says the "rainy day" fund would only be enough to keep the city running for the work week.
February 2011
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FACT CHECK — Ward: Gov's Budget Raises Taxes By Over $500 Million
Hawaii House Minority Leader Gene Ward says budget will hike taxes by more than a half-billion dollars over two years.
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FACT CHECK — Carlisle: 18 Holes For $4.50
Honolulu's mayor says golf in Hawaii is cheap. For that, he may need a mulligan.
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FACT CHECK — Gov Not Taxing Pensions of Retirees With $37,500 Income
UPDATED 2/28/11 12:55 p.m. Abercrombie says his proposal takes into account a retiree's total income to determine whether to tax pensions.
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FACT CHECK — Radcliffe: Most Government Buildings 'Full of Mold and Virus'
University of Hawaii Professional Assembly lobbyist John Radcliffe says workers are sick.
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Cachola: Lots of Other States Have Worse Homeless Problems
Hawaii fares better than many other states, Honolulu City Council member Romy Cachola says.
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Woman Swims From Mexico to Hawaii
News outlets claim Jennifer Figge, an endurance athlete, swam from Cabo San Lucas to Honolulu.
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Cayetano: Cost Overruns for Rail Systems Average 40 Percent
Hawaii's former governor has emerged as a staunch opponent of Honolulu's proposed rail-transit system.
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Attorney General: One Ounce of Weed = 56 Joints
Hawaii's attorney general says it's common knowledge that one ounce of marijuana can produce 56 joints.
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Hawaii Is the Only State to Assess Hotel-Room Tax on Timeshare Owners
The chair of the American Resort Development Association of Hawaii says the Aloha State stands alone on the transient accommodation tax.
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Health Department: EPA Approved Release of Landfill Water
State official in charge of response to landfill spill said stormwater was released with the OK of EPA.
January 2011
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Abercrombie: Aloha Stadium Improvement Plans Could Take 40 Years
Hawaii's governor says plans to extend Aloha Stadium's life by 20 years could take 40 years to implement.
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Abercrombie: Projection of Deficit Was 'Considerably Less' in October 2010
Hawaii governor says he didn't know the deficit would be as high as $800 million over the next two fiscal years.
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Carlisle: Landfill Always Compliant With Permits
Honolulu mayor mistaken in describing Waste Management's record.
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Abercrombie: "We Will Not Be Raising Any Taxes"
The governor campaigned with the promise of not raising taxes. In his State of the State address Monday, he called for raising five taxes or fees.
December 2010
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Djou: Micronesians Consume 20 Percent of Social Service Resources
The congressman says that while Micronesians make up less than 1 percent of Hawaii's population, they use over 20 percent of available social services.
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Lingle: Welfare Rolls Decreased 40 Percent Under My Watch
The former governor says the Department of Human Services helped get public assistance recipients back to work, reducing welfare rolls by 40 percent.
November 2010
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Cachola: One Change to Council Resolution and It's Finished
Councilman Romy Cachola says that if a single alteration is made to the pending Hawaii State Association of Counties Legislative Package, the entire resolution will die.
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Abercrombie: Hawaii Has Not Taken Advantage of Federal Per Diem Program
The governor-elect says the state has failed to use funds from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affair's Grant and Per Diem program.
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Abercrombie: Nonprofits Aren't Providing Case Management and Support for Veterans
The governor-elect says his administration would allow nonprofits to help keep veterans off the streets. Does that mean they currently aren't?
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Abercrombie: Intent of Rainy Day Fund to Stabilize State Welfare Programs
The governor-elect says his planned release of $23.7 million from the state's rainy day fund to support struggling social-service programs is how the money was intended to be used.
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Aiona: My 'Only Involvement' With Harvest Evangelism's Ed Silvoso Was at Argentina Conference
A review by Civil Beat casts doubt on lieutenant governor's assertion that his only involvement with the founder and president of Harvest Evangelism was at 2006 meeting.
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Carlisle: New Buses Both Green and Cost-Effective
The mayor says the purchase of 24 new "clean diesel" buses will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but that the price was right, too.
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Abercrombie: If Rail EIS Done Correctly, I'm Obligated to Sign it
The governor-elect says that as long as law is followed, he's required to approve the EIS.
October 2010
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Djou: 250K Spent on Attack Ads Against Hanabusa, Million Plus Against Me
A look at how the Republican candidate in the 1st Congressional District is describing spending by mainland organizations on attack ads.
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Hanabusa: Stimulus Created 1,931 Direct Jobs in Hawaii
The Democratic congressional candidate touts the program as an effective job creator for Hawaii.
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Aiona: No Dads In 40 Percent of Hawaii Households
The Republican candidate says that nearly half of all Hawaii families are fatherless, especially in the Native Hawaiian community.
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Schatz: Hawaii Missed Out On $20 Million Per Year for Medicaid Reimbursements
The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor says that Hawaii's mental health services missed an opportunity at $20 million per year in federal reimbursements.
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Djou: I Vote With Democrats 62 Percent of the Time
The Republican congressman says that he is anything but a rubber-stamp for his party.
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Aiona: Every Gov Since Ariyoshi Has Asked for Audit of DOE
The Republican candidate for governor says that Hawaii's leaders have asked the state Legislature to audit the Department of Education.
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Hanabusa: Djou Sent Four Fliers In First 23 Days in Congress
The Democratic Senate president called out her Republican opponent, Charles Djou, asking how much four brochures and two mass robocalls cost taxpayers in his first month in office.
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Abercrombie: Federal Money Could Have Stopped Furlough Fridays
The Democratic candidate for governor says that had federal money been used more effectively, teachers could have stayed in the classroom.
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Djou: Democrats Are Pushing Largest Tax Increase in History
The Republican congressman says that the House majority is actively pursuing a major tax increase.
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Hanabusa: GM Has Paid Off Its Bailout Debt
The Democratic candidate for congress says that carmaker General Motors paid back its federal debt — five years ahead of schedule, too.
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Aiona: We Have 450 Schools With STEM Programs
The Republican gubernatorial nominee says that he and Gov. Linda Lingle helped bring science-focused programs to 450 Hawaii schools.
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Aiona: 'We've Never Talked About Student Achievement'
The Republican candidate for governor says that student achievement has never been a topic of public debate. Until the current administration took office, that is.
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Abercrombie: Hawaii Public Utilities Commission Has Months-Long Backlog
The former congressman says that Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission docket is backed up "months, if not years."
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Abercrombie: Hawaii Has Half a Billion in Unspent Stimulus Money
The Democratic candidate for governor says that the state has "at least half a billion dollars" that hasn't been spent.
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Aiona: We Have Three Candidates Running for Governor
The Republican candidate for governor says, "We have two parties — in fact we have three candidates, if I am not mistaken, running for governor."
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Abercrombie: I Helped Start Healthy Start
The Democratic candidate for governor says that he was "instrumental" to establishing a child abuse prevention program in Hawaii.
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Aiona: Affordable Care Act Will Strain State Budget
Hawaii's lieutenant governor says that one consequence of the federal health care legislation is that it will add $240 million to the state medical services budget.
September 2010
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Aiona: 10 Percent Increase In Locally Grown Food Will Generate $188 Million, Create 2,300 Jobs
The Republican candidate for governor says that Hawaii can add revenue and jobs by replacing 10 percent of imported food with locally grown food.
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Aiona: Tort Reform Drove Down Health-Care Costs, Brought Back Docs
The Republican candidate for governor says that tort reform in Texas and California decreased "costs of health care and brought physicians back to those states."
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Abercrombie: I Secured $600 Million to Offset Impact of Compact Migrants
The former congressman said that he got $30 million in annual funding through 2023 to support services for compact migrants.
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Hanabusa: I Exposed Waste and Fraud in Special Education
An ad for the state senate president says, "Colleen Hanabusa exposed waste and fraud in special education."
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Djou: "I Have Never Voted For a Tax Increase"
The U.S. representative says that in his nearly 10 years of public service, he has never voted to raise taxes.
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Abercrombie: "We Did Well in Republican Areas"
The Democratic candidate for governor says that he thinks his campaign did well in Republican districts around Hawaii.
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Aiona: Republicans on the Rise
The Republican candidate for governor says his party has been growing in Hawaii since 2002.
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Djou: CD1 Voted for GOP Guv Last 4 Times
Congressman Charles Djou told the L.A. Times that urban Honolulu is not as blue as it might seem. Is that true?
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Hannemann: $280 million in New Spending on Two Pages of Abercrombie Plan
The former mayor says that two pages alone in his Democratic opponent's "Comprehensive Plan" for Hawaii translates to more than $280 million in additional state spending.
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Abercrombie: Religious Flier Distorts My Record
Former congressman says a flier released by the group "Island Values" distorts his congressional record. Is it true?
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Kaneshiro: Honolulu Domestic Violence Murders Rising
Honolulu prosecutor candidate Keith Kaneshiro says that domestic violence murders have risen "almost every year" in the city since 1996.
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Ching: Hawaii Crime on the Rise
Prosecutor candidate Darwin Ching says that contrary to the national trend, Hawaii crime rates are rising.
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Hannemann: Abercrombie Rated 30 Percent Positive By U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The former mayor said that Neil Abercrombie was given a 30 percent cumulative rating "on issues important to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce" during Abercrombie's 20-year career in Washington.
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Caldwell: Carlisle's Spending as Prosecutor "Out of Control"
A new TV ad from the acting mayor says that during Peter Carlisle's tenure as prosecutor, spending in his office "spiraled out of control" and he took "six pay raises."
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Did Aiona Build the Hawaii Drug Court
A recent ad by the Republican Governors Association lauds Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona for his involvement in the fight against drugs. Civil Beat explores the claims about his work as a judge.
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Caldwell: Honolulu to Collect $300 Million on Interest for Rail
The mayoral candidate says that the proposed rail-transit project has been, "fully paid for, fully financed." Part of that money, he says, is coming from $300 million the city is collecting on interest "right now."
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Abercrombie: I Helped Clean up Manoa Finance Collapse
The former congressman touts his role cleaning up the collapse of the lending institution and recovering depositors' money.
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Aiona: Only Candidate to Take Notice of Small Business?
The candidate for governor quoted a small business owner in a press release saying Aiona is "the only candidate who has taken notice of Hawai`i’s small businesses..."
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Mufi: I Lost Teachers Union Endorsement By One Vote
Hannemann said he lost the teachers union endorsement by one vote, but Hawaii State Teachers Association president says Neil Abercrombie received the union's overwhelming support.
August 2010
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Caldwell: H-Power Adding 500 New Jobs
The acting mayor says almost 500 people will be hired to build and operate the 3rd boiler at Honolulu's H-Power plant.
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Hannemann: Environmental Impact Statements Average 14 Years
The former mayor told debate audience that the review process takes the typical city 14 years to finish. Really?
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Abercrombie: It's Love-Hate With Congress.org
The former congressman defended his congressional record Monday night, attacking a website that gave him a low "power ranking," but crowing that he scored "in same category" as Sen. Inouye.
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Hannemann: Mayor Has No Property Tax Discretion
After dozens of Kalihi residents complained that their property taxes had jumped four-fold, the former mayor said he had nothing to do with the change.
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Carlisle: I'm No Elephant
The mayoral candidate says he has never been a particularly "active Republican." Hawaii's GOP chairman says different.
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Prevedouros: Water Mains Break Daily
The engineering professor says that Honolulu is averaging one water main break every day of the year. Sound like a lot to you? Us too.
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Caldwell: I Jump-started The Rail Debate
The acting mayor says that during his time in the state House, he was responsible for rekindling the debate on rail.
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Carlisle: Half of Union Carpenters Unemployed
The mayoral candidate says that 50 percent of unionized carpenters can't find work given the slow economy.
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Carlisle: Commute From Kapolei Takes Three Hours
The former prosecutor said that it isn't "unusual" for residents in Kapolei to get up at 4:15 in the morning and not make it to downtown Honolulu before 7:45. Is it really a three-hour commute?
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Aiona: 99 Percent of State's Businesses are Small
Duke Aiona says nearly every business in Hawaii is a small business, and that more than two-thirds of private jobs come from these businesses.
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Ching: Community Search Warrants Best Option in Fight Against Drugs
Darwin Ching, candidate for Honolulu city prosecutor, says that with his "community prosecution approach," he would be able to shut down drug houses withing months, instead of years. Possible?
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Kaneshiro: I Will Use Nuisance Abatement and Asset Forfeiture Laws to Fight Drugs
Former city prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro, who's running for his old office in the Sept. 18 primary, promises to use two laws as tools to fight the drug problem. But are his ideas already in use by Honolulu prosecutors?
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Hannemann: I Graduated Cum Laude Twice
In his controversial campaign mailer, the former Honolulu mayor touted the honors he received with his high school diploma and bachelor's degree. We called Harvard and Iolani to find out: Did he really graduate Cum Laude?
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Prevedouros: FTA Gives Rail “Low” Rating
In making the case against rail — the major platform of his mayoral campaign — engineer Panos Prevedouros says the Federal Transit Administration gave the city’s project a “low” rating.
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Caldwell: Hawaii Constitution Bans Nuclear Power
The acting mayor says that the state of Hawaii has a constitutional amendment that "bans nuclear power generation." True?
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Prevedouros: City Collects $500M for Roads Per Year
Panos Prevedouros said the City and County of Honolulu mismanages a half billion dollars it raises each year from vehicle registrations and gasoline tax, leaving potholes unfixed. Is his criticism on target?
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Prevedouros: City Spending $3 Million to Demolish Zoo Kiosk
The UH engineering professor said that Honolulu is spending $3 million to demolish a kiosk outside the Honolulu Zoo and replace it with a sign — an example of the city mismanaging taxpayer dollars. Sound crazy to you? Us too.
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Abercrombie: Feds Paid for Special Election
Neil Abercrombie's critics say it cost the state as much as $1 million to put on a special election for the 1st Congressional District. Abercrombie says federal money covered it.
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Hannemann: City Council Never Overrode a Veto
The former mayor compared his record with vetoes at City Hall to Gov. Linda Lingle's record at the Capitol. He said that in his five years in office, he never had one of his vetoes overridden. True?
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Hannemann: I Alone Went to Public Schools
Asked about public education at Wednesday's gubernatorial debate, former Honolulu Mayor and proud Iolani grad Mufi Hannemann said he was the only candidate on stage to have gone to public schools.
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Abercrombie: My Offshore Drilling Bill Would Have Helped With BP Oil Spill
The former congressman says if the bipartisan, offshore drilling plan he sponsored had passed, the federal government would have been better able to deal with the BP disaster. Civil Beat investigates.
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Caldwell: Property Taxes and Fees Are Tapped Out
The acting mayor says that Honolulu's government has levied property taxes on "everyone" it could and raised fees as high as it can. Really? Civil Beat investigated the issue.
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Prevedouros: Trash Solution is Simple - Send it Back to Mainland in Empty Shipping Containers
The UH engineering professor says that trash is one of Honolulu's "most solvable problems." Prevedouros argues that empty shipping containers heading back to the mainland can play a key role as vessels for city garbage. But is his solution realistic? Or even possible?
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Caldwell: Honolulu Will Spend $150 Million Paving Roads This Year
Mayoral candidate Kirk Caldwell says that Honolulu will have spent $150 million paving city roads by the end of the year. We've driven the roads here and wonder whether that could really be true.
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Carlisle: We Need Fewer Jobs in the Government Sector
Mayoral candidate Peter Carlisle told a debate audience that he's for keeping government lean. As Honolulu prosecutor, is that what he did?
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Caldwell: 'The Number One Job of the City is To Create Jobs for All of Us.'
The acting mayor says that the main function of Honolulu's government is to provide jobs for its citizens. Civil Beat looked at the Honolulu City Charter to see if that's what the city's founders had in mind.
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Carlisle: Honolulu is Safest Big City in U.S.
In a new ad for his mayoral campaign, the former city prosecutor says Honolulu is the "safest big city in the United States." Is that true?
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Carlisle: When I Came In, Crime Was Intolerable
Mayoral candidate Peter Carlisle says that when he was first elected as city prosecutor in 1996, Honolulu crime rates were at an "unbelievably intolerable level." Civil Beat looked at this claim to see just how bad things were during the '90's.
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Abercrombie: Hannemann Left Honolulu in 'Worst Financial Position of Any City I Can Imagine'
Former Congressman Neil Abercrombie says his Democratic rival Mufi Hannemann left Honolulu in dire financial shape. But is Honolulu really worse off than cities like Detroit?
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Hanabusa: I Cut Waste and "Saved Us Millions"
The Senate president says the place was a mess when she took over. In a campaign ad in her 1st Congressional District race, she touts how she made the operation "paperless" and saved taxpayers millions. Is that true?
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Djou: We Have An Early Lead!
A survey conducted by a Republican pollster for the national GOP and Congressman Charles Djou shows he has an early edge over Democrat Colleen Hanabusa. But can the source be trusted?
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Abercrombie: Rail on "Political Timetable"
The former congressman claims his Democratic rival has turned the city's rail project into a "personal political agenda." A fact check of his reasoning finds that's a stretch.
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Mufi: Neil's Congressional Performance "Dead Last"
Governor hopeful Mufi Hannemann smacked rival Neil Abercrombie in a radio spot, saying the former U.S. representative's performance in Congress was at the bottom of those who had served as long. But is that true?
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Abercrombie: Election Will Be Won on Neighbor Islands
It's a fact that 70 percent of Hawaii's population lives on the island of Oahu. Was governor candidate Neil Abercrombie pandering to neighbor island audiences when he said their votes mattered most?
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Hannemann: Labor King?
Mufi Hannemann says he's the governor candidate with the most labor endorsements. Civil Beat counts 'em up.
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Hannemann on Endorsements by Business Groups
The former Honolulu mayor's campaign website claims that he is the only gubernatorial candidate "so far" to be endorsed by a business group. Really? What's the Hawaii Venture Capital Association? UPDATE: Hannemann campaign revises website.
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Hannemann: I take '600,000 tons of stuff' and power 40,000 homes with it
Former Mayor Mufi Hannemann says that he is converting 600,000 tons of waste and turning it into energy to power 40,000 homes on Oahu. Is this really the case?
July 2010
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Hannemann: I'm the Only Candidate Who's Lived and Worked on Neighbor Islands
Gov. candidate says he's "the only person running for governor who can actually claim he's lived and worked on the neighbor islands." Is this true?
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Djou: Raising $3.8 Trillion In New Taxes a Bad Idea
As a guest on Fox Business News Monday evening, Hawaii's Republican 1st Congressional District representative told host Neil Cavuto that "raising $3.8 trillion in new taxes" from the expiration of Bush tax cuts is a bad idea. Is the number supportable?
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Caldwell: City Government Smaller Under His Leadership
Mayor candidate Kirk Caldwell told a crowd: “In the two years that I’ve been at the city we have made it more efficient. It is smaller and it is working better." More efficient and working better are hard to measure. But smaller? That's easier.
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Hannemann: I'm Only Candidate With Private Sector Experience
Former Honolulu mayor says his rivals "haven't spent one day in the private sector." Read why that claim doesn't jibe with reality — unless being a teacher, lawyer, custodian, waiter and more are all "public sector" jobs.
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Abercrombie: Chamber Cancelled Debate Because Hannemann Withdrew
Former Congressman Neil Abercrombie is saying yes to any joint appearance with his opponent, former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, whose spokeswoman said they're "still working" on his schedule. So what's going on between the two heavyweights?
