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Denby Fawcett: Some People Fear Chinatown After Dark, But Crime Is Down Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2025

Denby Fawcett: Some People Fear Chinatown After Dark, But Crime Is Down

We should support businesses and restaurants in Honoluluʻs most interesting and historic area.

Kirstin Downey: Proposed Charter Change Might Bring More Swimming Lessons Blaze Lovell/CivilBeat/2020

Kirstin Downey: Proposed Charter Change Might Bring More Swimming Lessons

The idea is to allow Oʻahu to solicit private donations to broaden access to free instruction.

Lee Cataluna: Here’s An Idea —Keep Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Lee Cataluna: Here’s An Idea —Keep Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi

Why do we think we need gimmicks to sell one of the most beautiful places on Earth?

Neal Milner: Some Tricky Negotiations For Josh Green & Co. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Neal Milner: Some Tricky Negotiations For Josh Green & Co.

The state faces unusual challenges as it looks to proceed with military land leases and the TMT project.

Beth Fukumoto: We Need To Improve How Hawaiʻi Chooses Election Commissioners Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024

Beth Fukumoto: We Need To Improve How Hawaiʻi Chooses Election Commissioners

When the Elections Commission loses focus, administrators can’t make routine improvements, voters lose trust and lawmakers must referee performative fights.

Lee Cataluna: Donald Trump’s Big Shibai AP Photo/Mengshin Lin

Lee Cataluna: Donald Trump’s Big Shibai

The president insists he’s brought down the price of groceries. The cash register receipt shows that’s far from true.

Neal Milner: Aloha Stadium Was A Failure — Except In Our Hearts Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Neal Milner: Aloha Stadium Was A Failure — Except In Our Hearts

Modeling a new stadium and entertainment district on a mainland concept could bring the same problems.

Will Bailey: The Big Island’s Battle For The Birds Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Will Bailey: The Big Island’s Battle For The Birds

Chickens OK, roosters not so much. Bill 52 tests how far Hawaiʻi County will go to balance peace, food and freedom.

Makana Eyre: Can You Still Be ‘Local’ Once You’ve Left Hawaiʻi? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Makana Eyre: Can You Still Be ‘Local’ Once You’ve Left Hawaiʻi?

Keeping connected with Hawaiʻi culture is a challenge for lifelong residents who move away.

Beth Fukumoto: Let Hawaiʻi Voters Pick Who They Want In A Truly Open Primary Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat

Beth Fukumoto: Let Hawaiʻi Voters Pick Who They Want In A Truly Open Primary

By not forcing voters to choose a single party in August, we can enhance the November general election.