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Jonathan Okamura: Name Recognition Only Takes Hawaii’s Political Scions So Far Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: Name Recognition Only Takes Hawaii’s Political Scions So Far

Ken Inouye, the son of Hawaii's legendary U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, is considering a run for the House of Representatives.

John Pritchett: Boiling Point John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Boiling Point

President Joe Biden is dealing with a myriad of problems. Can he survive and be re-elected?

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Care Advocates Deborah Zysman And Ai-jen Poo David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Care Advocates Deborah Zysman And Ai-jen Poo

Hawaii and the nation have made progress in caring for children, seniors and others in need, but there is much more that can be done, starting with paid family medical leave.

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii’s Lifeguards Are The Real ‘Unsung Heroes’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii’s Lifeguards Are The Real ‘Unsung Heroes’

Funding should continue to provide additional resources for ocean safety.

Neal Milner: A Cat’s Death And The Meaning Of Milestones Courtesy: Neal Milner

Neal Milner: A Cat’s Death And The Meaning Of Milestones

After Lacey died last week, my wife and I decided "No more pets." The "milestone" got me to thinking about how that term is often misused.

Beth Fukumoto: You Donʻt Have To Be A Prepper To Be Ready For Disaster Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Beth Fukumoto: You Donʻt Have To Be A Prepper To Be Ready For Disaster

Having an emergency plan and talking it through with your family once a year will help reduce stress when the unexpected happens.

Naka Nathaniel: The Agony Of Reading Real Estate Stories Screenshot/The Wall Street Journal

Naka Nathaniel: The Agony Of Reading Real Estate Stories

We need news organizations to do a better job exploring responsible travel and home ownership. 

Denby Fawcett: Why So Few People Are Getting The New Covid Shot Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Denby Fawcett: Why So Few People Are Getting The New Covid Shot

Experts are worried about the lack of interest as people are still suffering from the virus and long Covid.

Chad Blair: Two Hawaii Supreme Court Justices Are Speaking Out Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Chad Blair: Two Hawaii Supreme Court Justices Are Speaking Out

Recent written comments on the U.S. Supreme Court and a speech on climate change tell us more about our state's highest court.

Russell Ruderman: Quick Fixes Exist For Hawaii’s Housing Crisis. Let’s Make Them Happen Courtesy: Paradise Tiny Homes

Russell Ruderman: Quick Fixes Exist For Hawaii’s Housing Crisis. Let’s Make Them Happen

Tiny homes and ohana units could help provide more housing quickly. Barriers must be removed to address what is, indeed, an emergency.