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Let’s Do For Hawaii’s Nurse Shortage What We Did For Our Doctor Shortage
A new law will help in the short run, but other fixes should include license recognition and reciprocity.
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Denby Fawcett: Good Luck Trying To Find A Working Water Fountain In Honolulu Parks
Free drinking water must be more accessible to reduce the use of plastic bottles and make sure all residents can stay adequately hydrated.
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The Sunshine Blog: The Election’s Home Stretch, Tulsi And Trump And Our Popular Governor
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Danny De Gracia: Climate Change Means We Have To Think About Future Hurricanes DifferentlyÂ
Oahu has been fortunate to avoid the worst of storms but the effects of a warming planet will require a more proactive approach to disaster preparedness.
Marco Garcia/Civil Beat/2024
Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Should Consider Mandatory Voting To Boost Abysmal Turnout
In the meantime, we should strengthen our communities and let those around us know we are voting.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: We’ve Been Babysitting The DNC. Thankfully, It’s Pau
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
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Naka Nathaniel: We Need To Foster A Culture Of Belonging In A Land Of Inequality
Hawaii has tools that can help bridge the wide gap between the haves and have-nots. Let’s use them.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Big Gretch Rallies The Troops — ‘We Know How To Get Shit Done’
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: The Democratic National Convention Begins. No Riots In Sight. Yet.
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.