Hawaii has received billions of dollars in federal stimulus money to help the state stay afloat during the pandemic. But it's been slow going when it comes to getting it to the people who need it.

The police union's endorsement of Rick Blangiardi for Honolulu mayor makes some wonder whether the relationship might be a little too close for comfort at a time HPD is pushing back against more oversight.

Political cartoonist John Pritchett returns to Civil Beat just in time for the 2020 campaign season. He's been around long enough to have seen these guys before.