The Hawaii’s governor’s under-the-radar style doesn’t always suit some observers, but we like the outcomes it’s delivered so far.
Civil Beat Editorial
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Monday Memo: Reuniting Filipinos, Trump’s Fighting Words, a Fallen Cow
Language to help reunite Filipino families to be part of a new executive order, Trump gets blasted, and a sweet animal meets a sad end.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Environment, Fisheries, Opinion
NOAA, DLNR and the Public Must Work Together to Heal Maunalua Bay
Tuesday’s fractious meeting on a plan to more tightly regulate Manualua Bay showed all sides need to work harder to help this iconic natural resource.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Congress Should Approve Iran Nuclear Deal
The accord prevents Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons and provides for serious monitoring and verification. Call this a win for diplomacy.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Lawmakers Should Not Have ‘Our Heads in the Sand’
A lawmaker’s comments about how legislators reacted to the homeless problem this year speaks volumes about why it’s so difficult to get help for Hawaii’s poor.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Monday Memo: Mauna Kea Rule Change, Duckworth Ascending, Ige’s BOE
Trouble at the summit prompts a new rule, Hawaii’s Tammy Duckworth’s Senate chances look great, and Ige gets to name a new Board of Education chair.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
VA Deserves Credit for Big Changes at Matsunaga
A series of laudable moves have dramatically decreased the horrendous new patient wait times at Oahu’s Matsunaga VA Medical Center.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Hawaii’s Charter Schools Must Adhere to Federal Law on Prayers
Some schools may be flouting the constitutional mandate for separation of church and state. The Charter Schools Commission needs to stand up for compliance.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion
Don’t Let Caldwell Off the Hook When it Comes to Rail Financial Information
Some state lawmakers say the mayor didn’t give key facts in his rail testimony. The Honolulu City Council needs to make sure that rail finances get the scrutiny they deserve.