Guest Contributor
Jonathan Helton
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Lahaina’s Lessons For Kona Low Recovery
Addressing barriers to recovery after natural disasters such as building permits and zoning rules would be just a start.
Sean Hower/Civil Beat/2025
Federal Tax Deadlines Loom Over Lahaina Rebuilding
Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation could help by working on waiving or extending the insurance payout rule.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi Should Adopt New IRS Tool To Save Time And Money
Direct File allows taxpayers to avoid the fees charged by tax prep software or agencies and file online directly.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii State Spending Bills Need A Dose Of Sunshine
We are the only state in the country that does not have an independent office or process to create fiscal notes.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Tax Bill Could Help Businesses At No Cost To State
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green should now sign Senate Bill 1437. It’s good legislation.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Rail Debt Gimmick Comes Back To Bite Honolulu Taxpayers
Moody’s downgrade should serve as a warning to state and county lawmakers.