Alyssa Rodello/Civil Beat/2022
Kapiolani Community College Is Struggling With Lingering Irrigation Issues
Updated: Broken pumps and electrical issues are causing native plants to die, which has impacted student learning, school officials said.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Cara Flores, Maui County Council, Kahului: Buying A First Home Should Not Seem Like An Impossible Goal
Our median housing prices have increased over 20% in the past year. Not attacking this problem aggressively and quickly will be extremely detrimental to our community.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Bills Would Limit Rental Application Fees
Only one member of a household may be charged a $25 fee under measures moving through the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Lawmakers Want To Expand Protections Against Non-Disclosure Agreements
The current law only protects incoming employees from signing NDAs as a condition of employment.
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UH Maui Professor Uses Online Game To Teach Olelo Hawaii
Keola Donaghy hopes Wordle can help expand players’ Hawaiian vocabulary.
Courtesy: Caldwell campaign
Kirk Caldwell, Governor: Hawaii Needs A Sustained Commitment To Housing
Our housing policies can’t just be once in a generation. The proposal to fund DHHL housing is a good start.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Lawmakers Push To Create A Rehabilitation Program for Native Hawaiian Inmates
Native Hawaiian prison inmates would get more access to traditional cultural practices under a bill moving through the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Molokai Residents Seek $5 Million From Lawmakers For Kalaupapa Memorial
But there’s still some debate over which state agency should oversee the project and its funding.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Over The Age Of 65? This Bill Would Qualify You For Medical Pot
The state Department of Health raised concerns over “unfavorable drug interactions” for those who may be taking medications.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Kim Coco Iwamoto, House District 25: There Are Many Ways To Stop Corruption
The Legislature needs to be held to the same open meetings law as other public bodies and conflicts of interest need to be taken more seriously.