As housing prices rise and the shortage of affordable rentals remains unaddressed, there is a disturbing lack of urgency in the city’s response to this growing need.
Civil Beat Editorial
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Fisheries, Opinion
Feds Need to Move Forward With Critical Habitat Plan for the Hawaiian Monk Seal
NOAA needs to act now to classify most of Hawaii’s coastal areas as essential habitat for the endangered monk seal or risk losing an iconic species.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Energy, Opinion, University of Hawaii
Hawaii’s Bold New Approach to Energy Policy
Bills signed into law Monday by Gov. Ige and a recent decision by the UH Board of Regents prove the state’s deep commitment to energy sustainability.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Hawaiʻi Legislature, Opinion
An Unprecedented Year for Transgender Americans
Changing laws and policies and the splashy debut of a transwoman superstar are promising news for a people struggling to find their place in this country.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion, University of Hawaii
Leadership Transition Finds East-West Center at a Crossroads
As its longtime president prepares to step down, the center must get serious about new leadership, strategic planning, funding and partnerships.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Goodbye and Good Riddance to the Worst of the Patriot Act
The new USA Freedom Act will reform key parts of the law having to do with government collection of America’s phone records. Call it a modest victory for privacy.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Media Ethics: Why is Nestor Garcia Still a TV Reporter?
The former city councilman’s $8,100 payment last week to settle another big round of alleged ethics violations leaves a cloud over him and his employer, KHON.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Mauna Kea, Native Hawaiians, Opinion
Gov. Ige Does Right by the Mountain
The Hawaii governor says the state has failed Mauna Kea and calls for major changes to management of its summit. Kanaka Maoli culture, it turns out, matters.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Hawaii Ethics Commission Should Avoid the Long Arm of Speaker Souki
The Hawaii House leader’s recent letter creates an appearance problem, especially since the Legislature has been loath to produce much-needed ethics reform.