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Neal Milner: Judge Seniors For What We Can Do, Not For What We Can’t
Too many people only see the aging population as sick or incapacitated. That’s not the whole story.
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Makana Eyre: Kalihi Noodle Company Spreads Its Ramen Worldwide
Hidehito Uki started Sun Noodle in Honolulu on a shoestring more than 40 years ago.
Beth Fukumoto/Civil Beat/2025
Beth Fukumoto: The Case For Ranked Choice Voting
The alternative election method offers clear advantages and clear trade-offs.
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Kirstin Downey: New Details Surface About Pearl Harbor Attack And Aftermath
The Dec. 7 bombing was 84 years ago, but new information is still coming out, including accounts of the youngest witnesses.
Civil Beat Wants To Build Stronger Connections Across The Hawaiian Islands
A clear longing for more local media coverage emerged from our recent survey of Kauaʻi and the Big Island. We intend to meet that need.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Neal Milner: Sometimes Classroom Discussions Get Messy — As They Should
Schools need to find a way to hash out everyday disagreements without invoking formal policies or legalities.
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Makana Eyre: This Ex-Pat Brings Hawaiian Food To High-End NYC Restaurant
Chung Chow never lost his Honolulu roots when he trained with one of the world’s most renowned fine-dining chefs.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Eric Stinton: Be Tough On Public Education, But Also Be Thankful For It
When people care enough to criticize you thoughtfully, be grateful they don’t just dismiss you outright.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Beth Fukumoto: Could Islandwide City Council Seats Increase Diversity?
At first glance this proposed Honolulu city charter amendment sounded like a bad idea. But maybe not.
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Kirstin Downey: This Trump-Targeted Agency Has Done A Lot For Hawaiʻi
Fortunately, it appears a legal fight to preserve the Institute of Museum and Library Services has succeeded.