David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Needs A Strategic Food Reserve
And the Legislature’s Senate Bill 3162 is the plan.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
While Agencies Dither, Waikōloa Village Remains A Wildfire Risk
The lack of a second road for emergencies has long been identified as a public-safety concern.
A Social Media Ban Won’t Make Hawaiʻi’s Keiki Safer
While the intent is understandable, the bill could produce unintended consequences for those it seeks to protect.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Human Cost Of Waiting For Mental Health Care In Hawaiʻi
Long delays in access show up in families, in emergency rooms, and in communities across our state.
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Hawaiʻi’s Cell Phone Policy In Schools Is The Right Move
The Board of Education’s responsibility is to ensure that it technology enhances learning rather than diminishes it.
Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2025
Smart State Investments Deliver Real Returns For Hawai‘i
Small, targeted investments in state agricultural capacity can unlock outsized federal returns.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
LNG Is A Sensible Solution For Oahu’s Future Energy Needs
Let’s encourage and subsidize rooftop solar but also recognize that 69% of the island’s power comes from burning oil.
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Democracy, Politics And The Challenges Of Authoritarianism In South Korea
In Korea as in the United States, we need to investigate and understand what works and what does not.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Needs Leadership To Make Energy Affordable, Not ‘Natural’ Gas
There will be no immediate relief by importing LNG, and maybe no relief at all.
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What 200 Students Taught Me About AI In Schools
The consensus was not that artificial intelligence should be banned forever or embraced, but rather critically understood.