Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Why Hawaiʻi Should Take Advantage Of This Maritime Moment
Under Trump plans, the state could be a hub for ship building, logistics, ocean energy, marine research, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing.
Courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Palmyra Atoll Is Critical To Ocean Conservation Worldwide
For World Ocean Month, let’s celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of protecting this special place.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Proposed Federal Rule Threatens Hawaiʻi Scientific Research
Weakening the independence of funding decisions risks undermining American innovation and competitiveness.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Biki Deserves More Funding And Better Oversight
What is overlooked amid discussions is that no one has ever died riding Biki.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Must Build Smarter After The Floods — With Trees As Infrastructure
Many natural systems have been replaced with hard, impermeable surfaces that shed water quickly. What is missing is absorption.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi Should Stay On The Path To Clean Energy
Hawaiʻi needs renewable fuels to transition away from oil. Killing the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit would stall the industry.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
UH Mānoa ASL Interpreter Training Program Needs Critical Funding
The consequences of this shortage extend well beyond the classroom. A lack of qualified professionals in hospitals and courtrooms can be a matter of life and death.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
We Should All Take This Immigration Proposal Seriously
Residents should know what local police are responsible for, what they are not responsible for, and what role different levels of government play.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Why Housing Affordability Progress Stalls Out In Hawaiʻi
Legislation that acknowledges the problem has repeatedly failed. The evidence was clear. The political will was not.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Honolulu Police Commission Chose The Right HPD Chief
Incoming Chief David Lazar clearly stated that under his leadership HPD will not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.