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Guardrails Needed If LNG Is To Work In Hawaiʻi
If liquefied natural gas proponents believe their case is strong, they should be willing to meet these standards.
Will Caron/Civil Beat/2026
Will Caron: Illiberation
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.
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Beth Fukumoto: Ethics In AI Isn’t Just A Slogan Anymore
The Anthropic fight matters here because it reminds us what’s at stake and why Hawaiʻi needs to implement solid, ethical AI policy.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Needs A Strategic Food Reserve
And the Legislature’s Senate Bill 3162 is the plan.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
While Agencies Dither, Waikōloa Village Remains A Wildfire Risk
The lack of a second road for emergencies has long been identified as a public-safety concern.
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Will Bailey: How We Lost Our New Home To Trump’s Illegal Tariffs
A lost prefab home, a Supreme Court ruling and the reality of who actually absorbs the cost of trade policy.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Sylvia Luke Is Still Talking About Her Own Political Mess
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
A Social Media Ban Won’t Make Hawaiʻi’s Keiki Safer
While the intent is understandable, the bill could produce unintended consequences for those it seeks to protect.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Human Cost Of Waiting For Mental Health Care In Hawaiʻi
Long delays in access show up in families, in emergency rooms, and in communities across our state.
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Denby Fawcett: My $54 Lesson In Social Media Scams
A bipartisan bill pending in Congress would require social media platforms to first verify a company’s business credentials before allowing it to advertise.