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Makana Eyre: This Ex-Pat Brings Hawaiian Food To High-End NYC Restaurant Courtesy: Chung Chow

Makana Eyre: This Ex-Pat Brings Hawaiian Food To High-End NYC Restaurant

Chung Chow never lost his Honolulu roots when he trained with one of the world’s most renowned fine-dining chefs.

Eric Stinton: Be Tough On Public Education, But Also Be Thankful For It Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Eric Stinton: Be Tough On Public Education, But Also Be Thankful For It

When people care enough to criticize you thoughtfully, be grateful they don’t just dismiss you outright.

Beth Fukumoto: Could Islandwide City Council Seats Increase Diversity? Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025

Beth Fukumoto: Could Islandwide City Council Seats Increase Diversity?

At first glance this proposed Honolulu city charter amendment sounded like a bad idea. But maybe not.

Kirstin Downey: This Trump-Targeted Agency Has Done A Lot For Hawaiʻi Courtesy of OHA/2024

Kirstin Downey: This Trump-Targeted Agency Has Done A Lot For Hawaiʻi

Fortunately, it appears a legal fight to preserve the Institute of Museum and Library Services has succeeded.

Denby Fawcett: Some People Fear Chinatown After Dark, But Crime Is Down Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2025

Denby Fawcett: Some People Fear Chinatown After Dark, But Crime Is Down

We should support businesses and restaurants in Honoluluʻs most interesting and historic area.

Kirstin Downey: Proposed Charter Change Might Bring More Swimming Lessons Blaze Lovell/CivilBeat/2020

Kirstin Downey: Proposed Charter Change Might Bring More Swimming Lessons

The idea is to allow Oʻahu to solicit private donations to broaden access to free instruction.

Lee Cataluna: Here’s An Idea —Keep Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Lee Cataluna: Here’s An Idea —Keep Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi

Why do we think we need gimmicks to sell one of the most beautiful places on Earth?

Neal Milner: Some Tricky Negotiations For Josh Green & Co. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Neal Milner: Some Tricky Negotiations For Josh Green & Co.

The state faces unusual challenges as it looks to proceed with military land leases and the TMT project.

Beth Fukumoto: We Need To Improve How Hawaiʻi Chooses Election Commissioners Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024

Beth Fukumoto: We Need To Improve How Hawaiʻi Chooses Election Commissioners

When the Elections Commission loses focus, administrators can’t make routine improvements, voters lose trust and lawmakers must referee performative fights.

Lee Cataluna: Donald Trump’s Big Shibai AP Photo/Mengshin Lin

Lee Cataluna: Donald Trump’s Big Shibai

The president insists he’s brought down the price of groceries. The cash register receipt shows that’s far from true.