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Eric Stinton: How Parades Can Help Us Reclaim Public Spaces Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Eric Stinton: How Parades Can Help Us Reclaim Public Spaces

I used to be annoyed by parades, but now I see the value.

Lee Cataluna: It’s An Emergency! How Proclamations Cut Through Hawaii Bureaucracy David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Lee Cataluna: It’s An Emergency! How Proclamations Cut Through Hawaii Bureaucracy

No, the state is not facing Armageddon. But governors’ reliance on emergency proclamations is a sign of dysfunction.

Chad Blair: What鈥檚 Next For Kai Kahele? Screenshot/2022

Chad Blair: What鈥檚 Next For Kai Kahele?

The soon-to-be former congressman has had a busy December. He鈥檚 also hinted at an interest in the 2026 Hawaii primary.

Vicky Cayetano: All I Want For Christmas Is For People To Be Responsible Pet Owners Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Vicky Cayetano: All I Want For Christmas Is For People To Be Responsible Pet Owners

Please resist the urge to give a puppy as a Christmas gift without understanding the pitfalls and consequences.

Hawaii Nonprofits Respond To Unique Needs Of The Community Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Nonprofits Respond To Unique Needs Of The Community

But they must also be held accountable to the highest of standards and strive for higher achievement.

Danny De Gracia: Here’s How Hawaii Lawmakers Can Do Better In 2023 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Here’s How Hawaii Lawmakers Can Do Better In 2023

The Legislature needs to spend more time listening to constituents and less time introducing bills simply to make a statement.

How Do We Live Harmoniously With Our Active Volcanoes? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

How Do We Live Harmoniously With Our Active Volcanoes?

Mauna Loa and Kilauea have stopped erupting for now, but planning challenges remain for state and county officials.

Chad Blair: Hawaii GOP To Decide Whether To Show Cynthia Thielen The Door Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Chad Blair: Hawaii GOP To Decide Whether To Show Cynthia Thielen The Door

The retired longtime lawmaker is charged with having violated party rules by backing a Democrat for office.

John Pritchett: Santa鈥檚 Little Helper John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2022

John Pritchett: Santa鈥檚 Little Helper

Consultants still haven’t said what’s causing the cracks in the piers that support rail stations, but the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation already has a plan to fix them.

Adaptive Reuse Of Empty Buildings Could Create Affordable Housing HHFDC

Adaptive Reuse Of Empty Buildings Could Create Affordable Housing

It’s about 15% to 25% cheaper and brings repurposed properties on-line faster than new construction.