Courtesy: Christine Otto Zaa
Neal Milner: We Live Together Because We Have To, Not Because We Want To
In Hawaiʻi it’s the economy, not the culture that forces families to jam together in small living spaces or move away altogether.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Let’s Have An Open, Honest Debate About Energy In Hawaiʻi
Government must pursue the most affordable and reliable energy option, not just the most emotionally appealing one.
Screenshot/2026
The Sunshine Blog: The Cash Is Starting To Flow In Race For LG
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
(Courtesy: The Trustees of the British Museum, Photo by MKH)
Makana Eyre: Who Really Owns Hawaiʻi’s Antiquities?
An exhibit at The British Museum, “Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans,” poses questions that have historically been uncomfortable for museums.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
US Immigration System Desperately Needs Reform
Long delays, high costs and harmful stereotypes continue to hurt real families trying to build stable lives.
(Makana Eyre/Civil Beat/2026)
Makana Eyre: An Inspiring Exhibit On Native Hawaiians That Most Of Us Won’t See
The British Museum has mounted an exhibit in collaboration with Indigenous people. But when invaluable Hawaiian artifacts are held in collections so far from home, how many people from here will get to go see it?
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Put Hawaiʻi’s Children First: Why Fair Taxes Matter Now
The Legislature should move forward with bills that raise needed revenue fairly and invest it where it matters most.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Beth Fukumoto: Elle Cochran’s Misguided Switch To The Republican Party
The party the former Democratic Maui lawmaker enthused over in a candid interview doesn’t exist in today’s political reality.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Budget Constraints Doom Full Public Funding Of Elections
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
How Hawaiʻi Residents Can Benefit From FEMA Programs
If President Trump issues a disaster declaration for the March Oʻahu floods, then federal money will flow to Hawaiʻi. Here are some specifics on how to take advantage of various programs.