Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
When Bail Fails To Lead To Release: Hawaiʻi’s Quiet Pretrial Paradox
Justice breaks down in the space between judicial intent and real-world execution.
Courtesy
The National Center For Atmospheric Research Must Be Saved
Breaking up NCAR would dramatically hurt U.S. science capability and undermine predicting the weather.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
What If Hawaiʻi Built Its Own Short-Term Rental Platform?
Every homeowner could rent their home for exactly eight weeks per year.
Cameron Brooks
From Ridge To Reef, Building The Resilient Future Maunalua Bay Deserves
A healthy environment is fundamental to healthy people and resilient communities.
Creative Commons
The Supreme Court Should Not Shield Monsanto From Lawsuits
The rights of states and the right of citizens to hold corporations accountable must remain absolute.
Photo by Kaʻōhua Photography
As Hawaiʻi Heats Up, Look To Trees As Life-Saving Infrastructure
They are critical infrastructure that make our streets safer, our air cleaner and our communities more resilient.
Hawaii Foodbank
Honolulu Must Enshrine The Right To Food
And while we are at it, let’s also establish a food security fund.
Courtesy: The Queen's Health Systems/2020
Federal Education Proposals Could Hurt Hawaiʻi Nurses
If the government restricts nursing from the professional category, fewer nurses will be able to advance their education.
Wikimedia Commons/Madhav-Malhotra-003/2022
Hawaiʻi Is Behind The Curve On Artificial Intelligence
We risk losing economic opportunities and leaving working families at the mercy of job cuts.
Courtesy Capitol Modern and The LVRG Group
How Hawaiʻi’s Pride Revives The Māhū Spirit
October’s celebration honored and reclaimed a history once nearly erased.