Courtesy Hawaii Science and Technology Museum
What A Field Trip To Mauna Kea Taught My Students
A Keaʻau teacher’s kids came away with a deeper understanding of the cultural and scientific significance of their home island.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Gov. Green Should Sign Solitary Confinement Bill
But Hawaiʻi needs to go further to take a stand against state-sanctioned torture.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiʻi County Should Prioritize Food Security
Federal cuts threaten vital assistance programs like SNAP. Yet our leaders won’t act.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Librarians Strive To Preserve Democratic Principles
Books represent freedom of thought and speech, principles enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Beyond The Green Fee: A New Trajectory For Hawaiʻi’s Future
Our visitor industry must become regenerative, respectful and constantly renewing.
Courtesy Maui Bicycling League
Time To Embrace ‘Vision Zero’ For Maui Cyclists
Recent fatalities illustrate the urgency behind a community safety initiative.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025
Why Climate Change Is A Public Health Emergency
A survivor of the Lahaina wildfire says the tragedy was not an isolated incident.
Courtesy David Sansone
Overcoming Drought With Ecological Agriculture
Natural solutions help cultivators conserve and collect water, revitalize the soil and increase production.
Courtesy: Hawaiian Electric
Don’t Sunset Hawaiʻi’s Solar Tax Credit While We Still Need It
Gov. Green should veto House Bill 796, which would weaken market confidence.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
The Hidden Struggle Of Getting To School in Hawai’i
Bus route disruptions can have a major impact on our children’s education.