Shootz! Government Work At A Snail’s Pace

Civil Beat photographers visited Dillingham Airfield and focused their lenses on state government as the legislative session nears an end.

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Civil Beat photographers visited Dillingham Airfield and focused their lenses on state government as the legislative session nears an end.

After signing House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails, Governor Josh Green cradled the snail designated as Oahu’s snail, the Kaala subrutila. It is believed to be really rare and only found in one place worldwide, at the summit of Mount Ka’ala.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
After signing House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails, Gov. Josh Green cradles Oahu’s designated snail, the Kaala subrutila. It is rare and believed to be found only in one place worldwide, at the summit of Mount Kaala on Oahu. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
WAM and FIN members came together on Monday April 15th for the first time to look at items that both committees agree on. Led by Senator Deal Cruz and Representative Yamashita the group cleared their agenda in short order to conclude their meeting at approximately 5:15pm (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
House Finance Committee Chair Kyle Yamashita listens to Rep. Scott Nishimoto during a meeting with the Senate Ways And Means Committee. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
WAM and FIN members came together on Monday April 15th for the first time to look at items that both committees agree on. Led by Senator Deal Cruz and Representative Yamashita the group cleared their agenda in short order to conclude their meeting at approximately 5:15pm (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Senate Ways And Means Committee met with the House Finance Committee on Monday. The 2024 legislative session is scheduled to end on May 3. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Michael Miyahira faces the Senate committee on higher education for his confirmation hearing to the University of Hawaii board of regents Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Honolulu. Sens. Carol Fukunaga, from left, vice chair Michelle Kidani, Troy Hashimoto, chair Donna Kim and Kurt Fevella attend the committee hearing. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Michael Miyahira faces the Senate Higher Education Committee during his confirmation hearing Tuesday to chair the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Sens. Carol Fukunaga, from left, Vice Chair Michelle Kidani, Troy Hashimoto, Chair Donna Kim and Kurt Fevella listen to Miyahira’s answers. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Michael Miyahira is seen on Sen. Kurt Fevelle’s tablet during his Senate committee for higher education confirmation hearing to the University of Hawaii board of regents Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
Sen. Kurt Fevella livestreams Michael Miyahira’s confirmation hearing to head the University of Hawaii Board of Regents on Tuesday at the Capitol. The Senate Higher Education Committee’s approval makes confirmation by the full Senate likely. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A pedestrian is reflected in a car’s side-view mirror entering the Capitol parking lot Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
A pedestrian is reflected in a car’s side-view mirror entering the Capitol parking lot Tuesday in Honolulu. The wall on the opposite side resembles the one reflected. But the wall on the Diamond Head side of the building stands in the afternoon shadow. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024)
SkyDive Hawaii is one of the lesees of Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore of Oahu. The company, headed by Jordan Wong, has had a presence on the airfield since the eighties and could loose it’s operations if the City and County are unable to reach an agreement with the Army for an extension of the present lease.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Skydive Hawaii is a tenant of Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore of Oahu. The company, headed by Jordan Wong, has had a presence on the airfield since the 1980s. With a 50-year lease almost secured from the Army, the airfield faces a new issue: a possible water shutdown. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
SkyDive Hawaii is one of the lesees of Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore of Oahu. The company, headed by Jordan Wong, has had a presence on the airfield since the eighties and could loose it’s operations if the City and County are unable to reach an agreement with the Army for an extension of the present lease.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)
Skydivers land at Dillingham Airfield, which in recent years has been dealing with the looming threat of closure. Now, uncertainty remains about whether the aviation hub will have access to water even if it stays open. (David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024)

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