David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Why Hawaiʻi Must Rethink Youth Mental Health
Suicide was the leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 19.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Denby Fawcett: Respecting Those Who Have Legitimate Concerns
It’s easy to call someone a NIMBY and undermine valid opposition rather than fully analyze a project’s long-term consequences.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Close The Loophole Before Raising Taxes On Local Families
When two transactions lead to the same outcome, they should be treated the same under the tax code.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Beth Fukumoto: Lawmakers Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Test Citizens United
Senate Bill 2471 presents a serious, carefully framed constitutional argument worthy of judicial review.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
This Rich Hawaiʻi Super PAC Is Already Shaping A Key Statewide Election
Pacific Resource Partnership has become a major player in the state’s most important political races.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Passing Bills Is One Thing. Implementing Them Is A Different Story
The Legislature does a poor job following up on what lawmakers want and whether it actually happens.
Courtesy: Waimānalo Limu Hui
Replanting Limu: A Civic Ritual To Save The Species — And Ourselves
The nonprofit hui is entirely funded by a mix of state conservation grants and support from foundations.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Follow Along, Folks. Money Matters More Than Ever This Year
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Alana Eagle/Civil Beat/2017
Aquarium Fish Extraction Puts Reefs And Community Practices At Risk
Amendments to House Bill 2101 unfortunately limit protections to Oʻahu and only for a limited time.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Lee Cataluna: Gov. Green Still Can’t Leave The State
By swapping an un-elected bureaucrat for scandal-tainted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Green has not solved the problem of leaving the leadership of the state to the political equivalent of a substitute teacher.