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Beth Fukumoto: Next Year’s Elections Are Already Taking Shape — Quickly
Both parties are firming up their plans for their 2024 presidential caucuses.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Neal Milner: When Already? Hawaii Policymakers Just Can’t Get Past The Planning Stage
Efforts to build a new stadium and a new prison on Oahu have stalled for years. And the Hawaii Tourism Authority lives on.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
An ‘Empty Homes’ Tax Won’t Fix Hawaii’s Housing Crisis
There is a distinct negative correlation between housing prices and vacancy rates.
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Naka Nathaniel: Iam Tongi Shared An Important Message About Life In Hawaii
The inconvenient truth of how hard it is for people to make ends meet in the islands isn’t part of the normal sun and surf narrative.
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One Way To Do Tourism Better? Require Local Tour Guides
A style more like Bhutan’s approach would significantly improve our relationship with tourists, our local economy and our environment.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Let’s Be Real: Hawaii Legislators Can Pretty Much Serve As Long As They Want
There are legitimate reasons to oppose term limits, but we shouldn’t pretend they somehow already exist.
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023
Denby Fawcett: Fresh Flower Lei Are Becoming ‘Crazy Expensive’
Flower and labor shortages have forced businesses to increase the prices of lei, the enduring symbol of love in Hawaii.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Bill Lowering Blood Alcohol Level For Drivers Should Have Passed
Hawaii lawmakers ignored a clear public message to improve the safety of our roadways.
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Russell Ruderman: Nobody Wants The First Responders Park. So Why Are We Building It?
We shouldn’t be spending money on an unneeded boondoggle in a powerful senator’s district.
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Danny De Gracia: Upset About Bad Government? Good. Now Do Something About It
If you don’t like what’s happening in government, you should fight back against it.