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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Neal Milner: Aloha Stadium Was A Failure — Except In Our Hearts
Modeling a new stadium and entertainment district on a mainland concept could bring the same problems.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Will Bailey: The Big Island’s Battle For The Birds
Chickens OK, roosters not so much. Bill 52 tests how far Hawaiʻi County will go to balance peace, food and freedom.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Makana Eyre: Can You Still Be ‘Local’ Once You’ve Left Hawaiʻi?
Keeping connected with Hawaiʻi culture is a challenge for lifelong residents who move away.
Caleb Hartsfield/Civil Beat
Beth Fukumoto: Let Hawaiʻi Voters Pick Who They Want In A Truly Open Primary
By not forcing voters to choose a single party in August, we can enhance the November general election.