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The Enduring Lessons Of 9/11
While tragic, disasters also magnify weak points and structural deficiencies.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Congress Passed Housing Reform. Hawai‘i Can Make It Work
State and local governments must pass policies to implement and build on the federal legislation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Hawaiʻi Should Remember The Injustice Of Forced Unionism
This Labor Day workers deserve the protection of a Right to Work law.
U.S. Navy
Why Hawaiʻi Should Take Advantage Of This Workforce Development Moment
The Indo-Pacific region is home to major military commands but is also a hub for regional diplomacy.
Courtesy Hawaiʻi County/2026
Put Power In Our Shelters Before The Next Storm
We need to keep the lights on, provide refrigeration and support medical equipment.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Is Hawaiʻi Creating Enough Opportunity For Locals To Live Here?
A labor market dominated by replacement openings is fundamentally different from one driven by rapid employment growth.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
All Aloha, Little Action: Hawaiʻi’s Underused Sister-City Network
Sister-city partnerships should be more than photo ops. They need to be sustained, nurtured and aimed at measurable public benefits.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Keep Hawaiʻi’s Reef Fish Where They Belong — On The Reef
The Board of Land and Natural Resources must protect these resources for Hawaiʻi’s people and future generations.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Cats Vs. Birds? It Shouldn’t Be One Or The Other
After 23 years in animal welfare, I think we’re asking the wrong question.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Mayor Rick Blangiardi: Why Honolulu Needs CORE Now More Than Ever
Successful public safety and public health programs adapt as practitioners learn what works.