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Denby Fawcett: Domestic Violence in Hawaii

Denby Fawcett: Domestic Violence in Hawaii

How much can we hope for change? Experts report that police don’t take domestic violence seriously so why should anyone else?

Asia  Matters: Manila’s Big Gamble 鈥 Should Hawaii Follow Suit? Flickr.com: Jeff Kubina

Asia Matters: Manila’s Big Gamble 鈥 Should Hawaii Follow Suit?

Honolulu should learn from the capital of the Philippines’ huge bet on casinos 鈥 however it turns out.

Hawaii Monitor: Thinking Clearly About the Islamic State Dallas Nagata White

Hawaii Monitor: Thinking Clearly About the Islamic State

A 鈥渟ustained counterterrorism campaign鈥 promises to break the budget but without much public discussion of cost.

Denby Fawcett: Will Next Governor Protect Park Space in Kakaako?

Denby Fawcett: Will Next Governor Protect Park Space in Kakaako?

All four candidates say they want public park space but each has his own idea on how much and how to get it.

Chad Blair: Is Panhandling Free Speech? Flickr: Hanlly Sam

Chad Blair: Is Panhandling Free Speech?

In challenge to a Hawaii County law, the ACLU argues solicitation is a First Amendment right.

Neal Milner: Why Does Hawaii Government Fail So Often? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: Why Does Hawaii Government Fail So Often?

As you listen to our political candidates, remember how little they accomplish.

Hawaii Monitor: The Hard Choice Between Digital Providers flash.pro: flickr

Hawaii Monitor: The Hard Choice Between Digital Providers

If you’re shopping for Internet, phone or television service, it’s time to pick your poison.

Denby Fawcett: What Makes Cam Cavasso Keep Running for U.S. Senate? Courtesy: Hawaii Republican Party

Denby Fawcett: What Makes Cam Cavasso Keep Running for U.S. Senate?

I’ve been curious why the relatively unknown Hawaii Republican keeps at it when many of his proposals fall on deaf ears and he struggles to raise money.

Editor’s Desk: Leading the Discussion on Key Hawaii Issues PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Editor’s Desk: Leading the Discussion on Key Hawaii Issues

Civil Beat is launching a new weekly editorial, beefing up columns and creating a distinct opinion section.

Asia Matters: Will the Real Hawaii Please Stand Up?

Asia Matters: Will the Real Hawaii Please Stand Up?

Our islands have created a powerful tourism brand that marketers use to sell beach holidays in countries thousands of miles from our shores.