Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Beyond The Bench: Mark Recktenwald Is Still Helping The Legal Profession
The recently retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice is working with national legal advocacy groups, publishing articles and teaching a law class at UH Mānoa.
Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat/2013
13 Years Of Fighting Pesticide Use In Hawaiʻi. Another Year Of Nothing
Another failed legislative session means we continue to suffer from inadequate data and a lack of help for families and communities.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Denby Fawcett: Lei Makers Are Struggling To Keep Up With Demand This May Day
Recent storms and other economic issues have taken their toll on Hawaiʻi’s flower vendors.
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Will Bailey: Orbiting Reality In An Era Of Online Uncertainty
How the constant thrum of media is shaping our world and why that matters in Hawaiʻi.
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Makana Eyre: Hawaiʻi Has Felt The Sting Of Mosquitoes For 200 Years
They transformed Hawaii’s ecology, helping to spread disease that sickened native birds. Now they carry viruses deadly to humans.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Don’t Get Ahead Ahead Of The Data On Pretrial Reform
A bill moving at the Hawaiʻi Legislature proposes specific considerations when determining ability to afford bail.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Why Hawaiʻi Must Rethink Youth Mental Health
Suicide was the leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 19.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Denby Fawcett: Respecting Those Who Have Legitimate Concerns
It’s easy to call someone a NIMBY and undermine valid opposition rather than fully analyze a project’s long-term consequences.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Beth Fukumoto: Lawmakers Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Test Citizens United
Senate Bill 2471 presents a serious, carefully framed constitutional argument worthy of judicial review.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Close The Loophole Before Raising Taxes On Local Families
When two transactions lead to the same outcome, they should be treated the same under the tax code.