Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Let’s Have An Open, Honest Debate About Energy In Hawaiʻi
Government must pursue the most affordable and reliable energy option, not just the most emotionally appealing one.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
‘Missing Middle Housing’ Can Provide Affordable Homes
It provides options that are lacking for young professionals, families and kupuna.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Maui County Needs Zoning Reform Now
It’s the basic policy of land use, dictating what can be built, and where. But the current code is outdated.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Building More Housing And Protecting Tenants Should Go Hand In Hand
Our islands cannot survive if our middle class is hollowed out.
Larch Lab
A Single Stairway To Heaven?
Single-stair construction is an idea that Hawaii should consider implementing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Sterling Higa: The Promise And Peril Of Remote Work
With the pandemic seemingly receding, what is the future of work in Hawaii?
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Sterling Higa: When And Where Neighborhood Boards Meet Does Matter
Meeting time, location and platform make a difference in terms of civic engagement.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Sterling Higa: Could Cat Lovers Save The Middle Class?
Most Hawaii residents don’t have time to engage in legislative debates, so special interests get their way — with a few exceptions.
Jacob Geanous/Civil Beat/2021
Sterling Higa: Those Struggling To Get By Are Hardest Hit by Catalytic Converter Thefts
A new measure aims to curb the rash of thefts.