Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
LNG Is A Sensible Solution For Oahu’s Future Energy Needs
Let’s encourage and subsidize rooftop solar but also recognize that 69% of the island’s power comes from burning oil.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat
Will Bailey: Our Fragile State Is Too Dependent On The Kindness Of Billionaires
If large-scale ownership is now part of Hawaiʻi’s future, then large-scale stewardship must be as well.
Screenshot/2026
The Sunshine Blog: If The Iceman Commeth, He Better Drop That Mask
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiʻi Was Once A National Leader In Long-Term Care Financing
We are now playing catchup, but proposed bills at the Legislature show we can chart our destiny once more.
Flickr.com/Todd Huffman
Makana Eyre: New Hawaiʻi Novels Bring The State To Life Through Many Genres
Recent books about Hawaiʻi are changing how the outside world perceives us.
Korean Presidential Office via Reuters
Democracy, Politics And The Challenges Of Authoritarianism In South Korea
In Korea as in the United States, we need to investigate and understand what works and what does not.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/ 2024
Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents
When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Governor Must Appoint An Independent Prosecutor In Bribery Case
It’s also in Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s best interest to have an independent inquiry so the public trusts the findings.
Courtesy: Bruce Omori
Beth Fukumoto: The Important Science Of Hakalau Forest
A recent trip to the remote refuge shows that environmental restoration is possible with commitment from policymakers and the public.