Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Ban Synthetics, Not Hawai‘i’s Legal Hemp Industry
Two bills threaten the state’s legal hemp industry while failing to effectively address the real issue of synthetic cannabinoids.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi’s Shared Responsibility To Care For Coral Reefs
They have declined drastically due to pollution, overuse and other human impacts.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Governor Should Sign Mental Illness Treatment Legislation
Senate Bill 1322 will help pave the way for improved access to direly needed behavioral healthcare.
Courtesy Hawaii Science and Technology Museum
What A Field Trip To Mauna Kea Taught My Students
A Keaʻau teacher’s kids came away with a deeper understanding of the cultural and scientific significance of their home island.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Gov. Green Should Sign Solitary Confinement Bill
But Hawaiʻi needs to go further to take a stand against state-sanctioned torture.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiʻi County Should Prioritize Food Security
Federal cuts threaten vital assistance programs like SNAP. Yet our leaders won’t act.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Librarians Strive To Preserve Democratic Principles
Books represent freedom of thought and speech, principles enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Beyond The Green Fee: A New Trajectory For Hawaiʻi’s Future
Our visitor industry must become regenerative, respectful and constantly renewing.
Courtesy Maui Bicycling League
Time To Embrace ‘Vision Zero’ For Maui Cyclists
Recent fatalities illustrate the urgency behind a community safety initiative.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025
Why Climate Change Is A Public Health Emergency
A survivor of the Lahaina wildfire says the tragedy was not an isolated incident.