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Beth Fukumoto: We Can And Should Do Better Next Session On AI 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.

Hawaiʻi Pays The Highest Electric Rates In The Nation. We Don’t Have To 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.

The Sunshine Blog: Did A State Senator Kill A Rep’s Bill Out Of Spite? 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.

Hawaiʻi Republicans: We Need The ‘Trump People’ To Turn Out The Vote 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.

LNG Is About Being Bold, Doing Good And Getting It Right 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.

The Sunshine Interview: UHERO Economists Drill Down On Housing Policy 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: Pay No Attention Will Caron/Civil Beat/2026

Will Caron: Pay No Attention

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

Lee Cataluna: When The Pono Posse Goes Quiet 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?

Legislative Session Ended Strong For Kūpuna-Related Bills 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.

Community Is Still Our Strongest Medicine 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.