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Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors DLNR photo/2024

Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors

They traditionally clog prime locations with preset rental equipment, but a new law threatens big fines.

Why Hawaii Needs A Strategy For The Hottest Day Ever David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why Hawaii Needs A Strategy For The Hottest Day Ever

From Delhi to Honolulu, air conditioning and trees are in the forecast to combat extreme heat.

Neal Milner: We Put Too Much Faith In Science — Until It Contradicts Our Core Beliefs Getty Images/iStockphoto

Neal Milner: We Put Too Much Faith In Science — Until It Contradicts Our Core Beliefs

Most people believe birth order determines personality despite the science. It’s a reflection of how we worship science as certain, except when it gets in the way of our beliefs.

Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii Needs More Young Farmers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii Needs More Young Farmers

My son’s garden was raided by wild pigs, but it wasn’t enough to squelch his farming ambitions. We should encourage young people to help create food security.

Chad Blair: Campaign Signs Are Everywhere. Is There Anywhere They’re Not Allowed? Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024

Chad Blair: Campaign Signs Are Everywhere. Is There Anywhere They’re Not Allowed?

Political signs are a cheap and effective way to promote candidates for office. But there are rules and guidelines for their use.

Beth Fukumoto: Nothing Beats Knocking On Doors To Win An Election Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Beth Fukumoto: Nothing Beats Knocking On Doors To Win An Election

Social media methods may increase turnout, but door-to-door canvassing is still the time-tested strategy for changing minds.

The Sunshine Blog: In Which The Blog Ponders The Meaning Of Life, Democrats, Elections And Weed David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: In Which The Blog Ponders The Meaning Of Life, Democrats, Elections And Weed

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

Danny De Gracia: Voting In This Year’s Primary Shouldn’t Be ‘Mission: Impossible’ Getty Images/iStock.com

Danny De Gracia: Voting In This Year’s Primary Shouldn’t Be ‘Mission: Impossible’

All-mail elections means no excuses for voter apathy. We all can mobilize our friends, family, coworkers and community. Here’s how.

John Pritchett: Down To The Wire John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024

John Pritchett: Down To The Wire

The primary rematch between Rep. Scott Saiki and challenger Kim Coco Iwamoto could have profound implications for the future of the Hawaii House of Representatives.

Jonathan Okamura: Here’s How Some Hawaii Candidates Covet The Japanese Vote Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Jonathan Okamura: Here’s How Some Hawaii Candidates Covet The Japanese Vote

The Japanese vote is highly sought by non-Japanese candidates in the Aloha State.