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FestPAC demonstrated the intrinsic relationship of people and place, reminding us that nature and culture are intertwined.

The coastline may see two more hotels and decidedly more impact on the neighborhood.

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

The child who was my granddaughter has disappeared, but there are rewards in adjusting to the adolescent one.

Ninety-eight-year-old Soledad Obado was honored by her church on Sunday for her years of service.

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

We’ve had a so-called “open” primary since 1980, but it’s pretty much the opposite of open.

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

Civil Beat hopes to spotlight candidates — newcomers or incumbents — who will work to make government accountable to the public.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is cracking down on owners of beachfront properties trying to illegally prevent homes from collapsing into the sea. They’re facing fines as high as $1 million.