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Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone Big Island Hunger/2018

Hawaii Families Are On The Edge Of A ‘Hunger Cliff’ Now That Extra Foods Stamps Are Gone

Nearly half of Hawaii recipients of food support are employed but the end of additional federal assistance is going to sting.

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues

More youth advisory councils would enable young people to be involved in decisions about the future of their community.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Have Been Found In Hawaii’s Environment. Now What?  Yoohyun Jung/Civil Beat/2021

‘Forever Chemicals’ Have Been Found In Hawaii’s Environment. Now What? 

Increased testing for PFAS may reveal a problem Hawaii is not prepared to deal with. 

Nowhere To Go: Lack Of Housing And Staff Is Undercutting Efforts To Deal With Homelessness In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Nowhere To Go: Lack Of Housing And Staff Is Undercutting Efforts To Deal With Homelessness In Hawaii

Homeless people face a number of barriers to getting the help, including a dearth of available housing and a safety net system that isn't always designed to meet their needs.

Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With  Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago

It's been six months since I was able to see a therapist, but I am one of the lucky ones.

Big Island Residents Have A New Option To Treat Depression Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023

Big Island Residents Have A New Option To Treat Depression

A Waimea clinic has become the first to offer transcranial magnetic stimulation.

Honolulu Rehab With Lucrative Pay For Top Staff Stiffed Regular Workers, Federal Probe Finds Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Honolulu Rehab With Lucrative Pay For Top Staff Stiffed Regular Workers, Federal Probe Finds

The agreement with the Department of Labor requires Sand Island Treatment Center to pay back wages of almost $452,000 by Wednesday.

Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023

Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking

State tax officials say language has already been drafted to address concerns that lawmakers will need to add to the bill.

Midwives Will Soon Need A License To Practice In Hawaii. Many Are Pushing Back Getty Images/iStockphoto

Midwives Will Soon Need A License To Practice In Hawaii. Many Are Pushing Back

Regulators want to standardize practices, but some people fear mandatory licensure could hurt rural and Native Hawaiian communities.

New DOJ Deal Means Honolulu Handi-Van Riders Can’t Get Stuck On Hold David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

New DOJ Deal Means Honolulu Handi-Van Riders Can’t Get Stuck On Hold

It remains to be seen whether the city can consistently comply with the new, high standards.