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John Hill: An Abused Child’s Hidden Death Screenshot: Multidisciplinary team report/2024

John Hill: An Abused Child’s Hidden Death

Some child abuse cases garner publicity and trigger outrage. But because of the state’s secrecy, others never even come to light.

Celebrate A Day Of Nonviolence On Wednesday Unknown via Wikimedia Commons

Celebrate A Day Of Nonviolence On Wednesday

The Gandhi International Institute for Peace calls for world peace in troubled times.

Will Caron: Bad Influence Will Caron/Civil Beat/2024

Will Caron: Bad Influence

Rep. David Alcos has been fined by the state Ethics Commission for failing to disclose millions of dollars in debt as required by state law. House leaders could pursue further action but say their own conduct committee has never taken a case.

When Dan Inouye Spoke At The 1968 DNC In Chicago UH West Oahu Uluulu Moving Images Archive and the Daniel K. Inouye Institute

When Dan Inouye Spoke At The 1968 DNC In Chicago

It was a remarkable nonpartisan keynote address in a year of tremendous social and political chaos.

School Buses Are Vital To College Exploration Activities Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

School Buses Are Vital To College Exploration Activities

The recent news of driver shortages is concerning because the issues are bigger than drop off and pick up.

Breaking New Ground On Honolulu City Council’s Bill 64 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Breaking New Ground On Honolulu City Council’s Bill 64

Updates to Oahu’s land use ordinance must elevate agriculture.

A Vacant Homes Tax Is Not Good Public Policy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A Vacant Homes Tax Is Not Good Public Policy

Bill 46 is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday before the Honolulu City Council housing committee.

The Sunshine Blog: The Landscape Of Election Denial In America Includes Hawaii Screenshot/2024

The Sunshine Blog: The Landscape Of Election Denial In America Includes Hawaii

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Naka Nathaniel: The Military Wants New State Land Leases. What Should We Get In Return? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Naka Nathaniel: The Military Wants New State Land Leases. What Should We Get In Return?

Native Hawaiian groups should step forward to challenge the state and the military.

Is Hawaii Ready For The Next Big Hurricane?

Is Hawaii Ready For The Next Big Hurricane?

As we mark National Preparedness Month, we must plan to climate-proof our homes, buildings — especially school shelters — and infrastructure.