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Ag Transformation Necessary To Supply Food, Protect Life Of The Land Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Ag Transformation Necessary To Supply Food, Protect Life Of The Land

Hawaii and its people are hugely vulnerable to more fires while our systems are plagued with problems and inefficiencies.

Aloha ‘Oe, Reverend Samuel Cox Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Aloha ‘Oe, Reverend Samuel Cox

The Reverend Cox exemplified a lifelong commitment to giving hope and trusting in his fellow humans.

In Defense Of The UH Law School Dean

In Defense Of The UH Law School Dean

It is important that the public understand that a recent lawsuit filed against the dean and the school is at best only one side of the story.

The Fire Next Time David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Fire Next Time

Preventing another Lahaina will take a coordinated effort.

Empathy Emerges Amidst The Ashes Of The Maui Wildfires Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Empathy Emerges Amidst The Ashes Of The Maui Wildfires

In any disaster, the best and worst of human tendencies emerge.

Understanding The Weather Forecasts That Preceded The Maui Wildfires NASA/2023

Understanding The Weather Forecasts That Preceded The Maui Wildfires

The meteorological conditions that caused the ongoing tragedy were complex.

Rebuild Lahaina Not As A Tourist Spot But A Place For People To Live Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023

Rebuild Lahaina Not As A Tourist Spot But A Place For People To Live

Once a home for Native Hawaiians, the town is deeply connected to American and European imperialism.

Why Hawaii Should Take The Lead On Regulating Artificial Intelligence Wikimedia Commons/2018

Why Hawaii Should Take The Lead On Regulating Artificial Intelligence

A new state office of AI Safety and Regulation could take a risk-based approach to regulating various AI products.

Green’s Proclamation Takes Away Tools That Protect Cultural Heritage Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Green’s Proclamation Takes Away Tools That Protect Cultural Heritage

Developer greed and global demand for luxury are to blame for the shortage of housing in Hawaii, not iwi kupuna.

Governor’s Emergency Proclamation Addresses Regulatory Barriers Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Governor’s Emergency Proclamation Addresses Regulatory Barriers

Many regarding historic preservation and archaeological sites have actually been unnecessary.