Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2023
Beth Fukumoto: We Can And Should Do Better Next Session On AI
Hawaiʻi’s efforts to protect the public and regulate artificial intelligence fell short compared to other states.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaiʻi Pays The Highest Electric Rates In The Nation. We Don’t Have To
Let’s make it easier and faster to permit and build clean energy in Hawaiʻi.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Did A State Senator Kill A Rep’s Bill Out Of Spite?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Republicans: We Need The ‘Trump People’ To Turn Out The Vote
The minority party hopes to capitalize on recent gains in the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but the biggest elephant in the room is Trump.
iStock/alvarez/2024
LNG Is About Being Bold, Doing Good And Getting It Right
Hawaiʻi needs reliable, affordable and safe energy to power and sustain us.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Interview: UHERO Economists Drill Down On Housing Policy
University of Hawaiʻi experts emphasized solving the state’s housing crisis requires building new housing because it frees up old housing as well.
Will Caron/Civil Beat/2026
Will Caron: Pay No Attention
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2026
Lee Cataluna: When The Pono Posse Goes Quiet
Does public disdain only apply to outsiders? What about locals who break our rules?
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Legislative Session Ended Strong For Kūpuna-Related Bills
They include a measure to temporarily provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Community Is Still Our Strongest Medicine
In these difficult times, take a moment to reach out. Ask how someone is really doing. Listen. Be kind. Offer support.