Commentary

Neal Milner: We Live Together Because We Have To, Not Because We Want To 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.

Let’s Have An Open, Honest Debate About Energy In Hawaiʻi 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.

The Sunshine Blog: The Cash Is Starting To Flow In Race For LG 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.

Makana Eyre: Who Really Owns Hawaiʻi’s Antiquities? (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.

US Immigration System Desperately Needs Reform 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: An Inspiring Exhibit On Native Hawaiians That Most Of Us Won’t See (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?

Put Hawaiʻi’s Children First: Why Fair Taxes Matter Now 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.

Beth Fukumoto: Elle Cochran’s Misguided  Switch To The Republican Party 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.

The Sunshine Blog: Budget Constraints Doom Full Public Funding Of Elections 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.

How Hawaiʻi Residents Can Benefit From FEMA Programs 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.