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Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Mayor Lobbies For More Federal Money For City’s Homeless Problem David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Mayor Lobbies For More Federal Money For City’s Homeless Problem

Rick Blangiardi was one of about 50 mayors to descend on Washington, D.C., this week.

Naka Nathaniel: We Should Make Every Aug. 8 A Hawaii Day Of Service Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Naka Nathaniel: We Should Make Every Aug. 8 A Hawaii Day Of Service

Volunteers played crucial roles after the Lahaina fire, but there are so many other unfilled needs.

Catherine Toth Fox: Public Libraries Have Evolved To Remain As Vital As Ever Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: Public Libraries Have Evolved To Remain As Vital As Ever

Technological enhancements are helping to keep Hawaii’s 51 branches popular destinations for patrons of all ages.

Danny De Gracia: Don鈥檛 Punish Electric Vehicle Owners For Doing The Smart Thing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: Don鈥檛 Punish Electric Vehicle Owners For Doing The Smart Thing

Some people love driving EVs because they save money. Now Hawaii wants them to pay more for the privilege.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Need For Friends Fuels Congresswoman’s Charm Initiative Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Need For Friends Fuels Congresswoman’s Charm Initiative

From boxes of chocolates to forays across the political aisle, Rep. Jill Tokuda tries to bridge divides.

Chad Blair: Let Us Now Appraise Fallen Bills Screenshot/2024

Chad Blair: Let Us Now Appraise Fallen Bills

What doesn鈥檛 pass the Hawaii Legislature is sometimes more interesting than what does.

Naka Nathaniel: It Will Take Years, But Report On Pay-To-Play Politics Might Make A Difference Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Naka Nathaniel: It Will Take Years, But Report On Pay-To-Play Politics Might Make A Difference

If real change is to happen, voters and journalists will have to keep up the pressure on state and county leaders.

Denby Fawcett: ‘Culture Is Colliding With Policy’ In Fights Over Native Hawaiian Shows

Denby Fawcett: ‘Culture Is Colliding With Policy’ In Fights Over Native Hawaiian Shows

The controversy over plans for a commercial luau in Kapiolani Park is part of a larger clash between Native Hawaiian groups and city officials over where shows can be held.

Beth Fukumoto: Time Is Running Out For Hawaii Lawmakers To Address Urgent Issues This Year Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Beth Fukumoto: Time Is Running Out For Hawaii Lawmakers To Address Urgent Issues This Year

Progress is stalling on dozens of important bills as the end of the legislative session approaches.

Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Voters Deserve Better Candidates. Getting Them Will Be Hard Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Voters Deserve Better Candidates. Getting Them Will Be Hard

Hawaii’s political system is broken. It’s up to us to fix it by being more discerning voters and active citizens.