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Naka Nathaniel: The Aloha State Needs New Ideas. Here’s A Start Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Naka Nathaniel: The Aloha State Needs New Ideas. Here’s A Start

It was an excruciating year for the islands and we need to work together to seek solutions to the challenges we face.

John Hill: Conflict Of Interest Has Clouded This Big Island Judge’s Family Court Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

John Hill: Conflict Of Interest Has Clouded This Big Island Judge’s Family Court Cases

After a father — and Civil Beat — raised questions, the Judiciary stepped in and the judge has taken corrective actions. The case underscores the need for Hawaii to take a closer look at judicial ethics.

Danny De Gracia: Three Ways To Make Honolulu Better In 2024 Getty Images/iStockphoto

Danny De Gracia: Three Ways To Make Honolulu Better In 2024

This world has more than enough so-called strong people, but what it lacks the most are kind people.

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Will Be A State Of Inequality For At Least The Next Decade David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Will Be A State Of Inequality For At Least The Next Decade

The dangers of depending on tourism are clearly evident in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires.

Randy Roth: Public Corruption In The Land Of Aloha Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Randy Roth: Public Corruption In The Land Of Aloha

The Broken Trust and Mailbox Conspiracy scandals are now history, but valuable lessons remain unlearned.

Beth Fukumoto: Trump Eligibility Dispute Illustrates Why Hawaii Needs State-Run Presidential Primaries Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Beth Fukumoto: Trump Eligibility Dispute Illustrates Why Hawaii Needs State-Run Presidential Primaries

With our current caucus system, island Republicans could nominate a candidate who won’t be allowed on the general election ballot.

Neal Milner: Applying The Smell Test To Agencies That Insist There’s Nothing To Sniff Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Neal Milner: Applying The Smell Test To Agencies That Insist There’s Nothing To Sniff

What’s worse than government officials distorting the truth? Saying nothing at all.

Denby Fawcett: Voices From The Private Island Of Niihau Are Brought Back To Life In New Book Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019

Denby Fawcett: Voices From The Private Island Of Niihau Are Brought Back To Life In New Book

The rich lives and traditions of the “Forbidden Isle” were captured in the Hawaiian language newspapers that flourished for more than a century.

Danny De Gracia: How To ‘Christmas’ Like A Seasoned Politician  Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: How To ‘Christmas’ Like A Seasoned Politician 

Dreading holiday interactions? Political traditions and elected behavior can give us a coping mechanism for dealing with difficult situations and people.

Jonathan Okamura: UH Can Learn From University Presidents’ Responses At Congressional Hearing Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Jonathan Okamura: UH Can Learn From University Presidents’ Responses At Congressional Hearing

The implementation of a policy banning race-based hate speech would provide clear guidelines.