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The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: EWC President Suzanne Vares-Lum Screenshot/2022

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: EWC President Suzanne Vares-Lum

The new leader of the East-West Center in Honolulu discusses the organization's role in the Asia-Pacific region, the importance of Hawaiian values and relief efforts in Tonga.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Climate Expert Chip Fletcher Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Climate Expert Chip Fletcher

The University of Hawaii climate change expert explains why freaking out doesn't help, the need for COP26 to be more inclusive and how lawmakers could make a meaningful difference with increased funding.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaiian Homes Chair William Aila Jr. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaiian Homes Chair William Aila Jr.

The director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands discusses challenges facing the agency including the need for more funds and access to water.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald Screenshot/2021

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald

The chief justice talks about adapting to Covid, case backlogs, judicial vacancies, diversity on the bench and budget priorities.  
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Parks Director Laura Thielen Screenshot

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Parks Director Laura Thielen

The former state senator and land board chair, along with her deputy, share goals for Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Astronomy’s Greg Chun And Doug Simons Screenshot

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Astronomy’s Greg Chun And Doug Simons

The university officials talk about the proposed master plan for Mauna Kea, the Thirty Meter Telescope and Hawaiian culture.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: City Council Leaders Tommy Waters And Esther Kiaʻāina Screenshot

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: City Council Leaders Tommy Waters And Esther Kiaʻāina

The chair and vice chair stress due diligence, listening and collaboration to address Honolulu’s myriad challenges.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Tourism Executive Mufi Hannemann Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Tourism Executive Mufi Hannemann

The former Honolulu mayor who now leads the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association opines on the state of the state's top industry today.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: State Auditor Les Kondo Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2021

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: State Auditor Les Kondo

The high-profile Hawaii official discusses the purpose of his office, criticism from House leaders, special funds and the audit of the Agribusiness Development Corp.
Get The Community More Involved In Hiring The Next Honolulu Police Chief Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Get The Community More Involved In Hiring The Next Honolulu Police Chief

The Police Commission should consider forming a citizen advisory committee to help envision and vet the best candidates. It would go a long way toward building better community relations.