Hawaiʻi’ Should End Aquarium Collection Once And For All
Reef fish belong in the ocean, not in far-off fish tanks. Tell your elected officials.
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Time To Close The Campaign-To-Campaign Giving Loophole
The people of Hawaiʻi deserve to know where campaign money actually comes from, and where it goes.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Could The Feds Help Hawaiʻi Develop Geothermal?
There are risks, but viable resources exist across the state, including on Oʻahu.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Make Big Oil Pay For Wrecking Hawaiʻi Home Insurance
Lawmakers in California and New York are advancing similar bills to hold polluters accountable.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Needs A Strategic Food Reserve
And the Legislature’s Senate Bill 3162 is the plan.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
While Agencies Dither, Waikōloa Village Remains A Wildfire Risk
The lack of a second road for emergencies has long been identified as a public-safety concern.
A Social Media Ban Won’t Make Hawaiʻi’s Keiki Safer
While the intent is understandable, the bill could produce unintended consequences for those it seeks to protect.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Human Cost Of Waiting For Mental Health Care In Hawaiʻi
Long delays in access show up in families, in emergency rooms, and in communities across our state.
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Hawaiʻi’s Cell Phone Policy In Schools Is The Right Move
The Board of Education’s responsibility is to ensure that it technology enhances learning rather than diminishes it.
Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2025
Smart State Investments Deliver Real Returns For Hawai‘i
Small, targeted investments in state agricultural capacity can unlock outsized federal returns.