Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
Securing ‘Social License’ Is Essential For Large-Scale Projects In Hawaii
Not every proposal runs into major headwinds, but when communities raise serious objections it can lead to passionate protest.
Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2021
5 Ways To Help Hawaii Farmers In 2022
If Hawaii wants more affordable local food it needs to make a more serious investment in farmers today.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Let’s Make Telework The New Normal
It could pave the way for healthier workers and communities and make planet Earth a better place.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Five Ways To Make The Hawaii Legislature More Accountable
Gutting “gut and replace” for good is just the first place to start reforming the legislative process.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
An Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Would Aid Hawaii’s Homeless
A more effective way of managing the crisis is for clinicians to provide direct intensive care to those who need it.
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Legislature 2022: Hawaii Needs An Official Voters’ Information Pamphlet
The guides make for better voters, level the candidate playing field and improve the democratic process.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How To Get The People Of Honolulu Involved In Finding A New Police Chief
Greater community engagement would send a strong message to job candidates and influence for the better the Honolulu Police Commission’s ongoing search.
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How To Build A Climate Workforce In Hawaii
The state needs to create opportunities to engage youth and build a workforce to combat global warming.
Courtesy: Kimberly Adams/2021
Why A Digital ID For A Digital World Just Makes Sense
The Covid pandemic has revealed how identification is a critical government service.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Free The Covid Cluster Data. Tell Us Where Outbreaks Are Occurring
Hawaii officials’ refusal to be more open with public health data is unnecessarily putting people at risk of getting sick.