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Makana Eyre: An Inspiring Exhibit On Native Hawaiians That Most Of Us Won’t See
The British Museum has mounted an exhibit in collaboration with Indigenous people. But when invaluable Hawaiian artifacts are held in collections so far from home, how many people from here will get to go see it?
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Put Hawaiʻi’s Children First: Why Fair Taxes Matter Now
The Legislature should move forward with bills that raise needed revenue fairly and invest it where it matters most.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
How Hawaiʻi Residents Can Benefit From FEMA Programs
If President Trump issues a disaster declaration for the March Oʻahu floods, then federal money will flow to Hawaiʻi. Here are some specifics on how to take advantage of various programs.
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The House Finance Committee Is Now Key To Pay-To-Play Reform
Rep. Chris Todd has the power to send a strong bill to conference, giving lawmakers something meaningful to work with.
Will Caron/Civil Beat/2026
Will Caron: Bailing Out
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Beth Fukumoto: Elle Cochran’s Misguided Switch To The Republican Party
The party the former Democratic Maui lawmaker enthused over in a candid interview doesn’t exist in today’s political reality.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Budget Constraints Doom Full Public Funding Of Elections
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
In The Age Of Misinformation, Climate Literacy Matters More Than Ever
Climate education remains inconsistent, optional and disconnected from the realities students face every day.
Credit: Samantha Ikehara
Failing To Heed The Lessons Of The 2004 Mānoa Flood
In the 22 years between that flood and the one this week, progress stalled on every front.
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2026
Denby Fawcett: City Says This Kaimukī Monster House Complex Is Good To Go
The developer won approval after agreeing to turn a substantial portion of living space into a garage and remove one of its 17 bathrooms.