Photo by Kaʻōhua Photography
As Hawaiʻi Heats Up, Look To Trees As Life-Saving Infrastructure
They are critical infrastructure that make our streets safer, our air cleaner and our communities more resilient.
Hawaii Foodbank
Honolulu Must Enshrine The Right To Food
And while we are at it, let’s also establish a food security fund.
Courtesy: The Queen's Health Systems/2020
Federal Education Proposals Could Hurt Hawaiʻi Nurses
If the government restricts nursing from the professional category, fewer nurses will be able to advance their education.
Wikimedia Commons/Madhav-Malhotra-003/2022
Hawaiʻi Is Behind The Curve On Artificial Intelligence
We risk losing economic opportunities and leaving working families at the mercy of job cuts.
Courtesy Capitol Modern and The LVRG Group
How Hawaiʻi’s Pride Revives The Māhū Spirit
October’s celebration honored and reclaimed a history once nearly erased.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
The Shortcomings Of Hawaiʻi’s Condo Educational Trust Fund
It does not adequately support individual justice and home ownership peace of mind.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Health Care Isn’t Just A System. It’s A Shared Responsibility
Government, businesses, health organizations, educators and community leaders must work together in tough times to strengthen care across every island.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Aloha Helps Keep Hawaiʻi Fed Even During SNAP Crisis
Still, food banks are seeing unprecedented increases in demand that will likely continue for months.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Green Should Rethink His Strategy On Army Land Leases
The governor must follow state law and honor the Hawaiʻi Constitution.
Courtesy Kevin Mulkern
Educate The Public On The Best Ways To Protect Our Fisheries
It includes not killing undersized catch, building artificial reefs and considering the benefit of invasive plants.