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LNG Is A Sensible Solution For Oahu’s Future Energy Needs 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.

Will Bailey: Our Fragile State Is Too Dependent On The Kindness Of Billionaires 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.

The Sunshine Blog: If The Iceman Commeth, He Better Drop That Mask 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.

Hawaiʻi Was Once A National Leader In Long-Term Care Financing 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.

Makana Eyre: New Hawaiʻi Novels Bring The State To Life Through Many Genres 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.

Democracy, Politics And The Challenges Of Authoritarianism In South Korea 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.

Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents 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.

The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style 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.

Governor Must Appoint An Independent  Prosecutor In Bribery Case 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.

Beth Fukumoto: The Important Science Of Hakalau Forest 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.