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Hawaiʻi’s Legislative Committees Shouldn’t Be A One-Person Show Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaiʻi’s Legislative Committees Shouldn’t Be A One-Person Show

It sends a message that the people’s voice doesn’t matter unless it aligns with a legislative chair’s priorities.

From Apartments To Active Streets: A New Vision For Housing In Honolulu
 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

From Apartments To Active Streets: A New Vision For Housing In Honolulu


By adding shops, cafes and community spaces to affordable housing projects, Honolulu can not only tackle its housing crisis but also bring life back to our sidewalks.

The Promise Of Social Security Must Continue File Photo

The Promise Of Social Security Must Continue

Congress should step up before millions of Americans are left with less than they’ve earned.

Bill 53 Would Increase Oʻahu Housing Costs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Bill 53 Would Increase Oʻahu Housing Costs

Reinstating parking mandates for developers in Honolulu means choosing cars over people and asphalt over affordability.

Momentum Grows For Farm-To-School Programs In Hawaiʻi Courtesy: Malama Kauai

Momentum Grows For Farm-To-School Programs In Hawaiʻi

It’s been years in the making, but with DOE and legislative backing there are now real signs of progress.

A New Jail Is Critical For Hawaiʻi’s Correctional System Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

A New Jail Is Critical For Hawaiʻi’s Correctional System

We have an outdated Oʻahu facility with deplorable conditions that is decades beyond rehabilitation

Hawaiʻi Mayor Did The Right Thing In Vetoing Anti-Free Speech Bill David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaiʻi Mayor Did The Right Thing In Vetoing Anti-Free Speech Bill

Civil rights groups agree Bill 59 is unconstitutional and seems designed to push poverty out of view, making it easier to ignore people in dire need.

Overstating Tsunami Threat May Lead Some To Ignore Warnings Next Time Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025

Overstating Tsunami Threat May Lead Some To Ignore Warnings Next Time

Hawaiʻi was not overwhelmed by big waves on July 29 but by misaligned emergency communication.

Hawaiʻi’s Leaders Should Declare An Energy Emergency David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaiʻi’s Leaders Should Declare An Energy Emergency

Hawaiʻi can’t let federal policy retreat undermine our commitment to a sustainable, resilient and localized future.

Celebrating 50 Years Of Community Gardens In Honolulu Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation

Celebrating 50 Years Of Community Gardens In Honolulu

The Department of Parks and Recreation program is integrating and expanding.