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Catherine Toth Fox: Travel —And Spend — Wisely When Going To Maui Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Catherine Toth Fox: Travel —And Spend — Wisely When Going To Maui

Visiting the whole island can help stimulate the local economy, still reeling nine months after the fires.

Neal Milner: It Will Be A Long Time Before We Can Call This Year’s Legislative Session ‘Historic’ David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Neal Milner: It Will Be A Long Time Before We Can Call This Year’s Legislative Session ‘Historic’

We focus too much on the dog-and-pony show of the session. When it’s over, the real work begins.

The Sunshine Blog: Guess Who Just Got Out Of Federal Prison Already?

The Sunshine Blog: Guess Who Just Got Out Of Federal Prison Already?

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

Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation NOAA/National Weather Service

Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation

As we near hurricane season, Hawaii needs to be better prepared to address the needs of elderly populations.

Naka Nathaniel: How To Be A Leader In Hawaii Naka Nathaniel

Naka Nathaniel: How To Be A Leader In Hawaii

We’re desperate for community-focused leaders, especially in times of crisis.

Beth Fukumoto: Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet Brings Out Rare Bipartisanship Getty Images/iStockphoto

Beth Fukumoto: Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet Brings Out Rare Bipartisanship

Hawaii’s Brian Schatz leads “a growing cohort of senators” pushing for social media age restrictions.

John Hill: A Lawsuit Against The Child Protection System Digs Up Troubling Facts Cory Lum/Civil Beat

John Hill: A Lawsuit Against The Child Protection System Digs Up Troubling Facts

In the absence of legislative oversight, litigation is one of the few ways to find out what went wrong.

Supporting Biki Means Supporting A Robust Bike Share Program For Oahu Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2020

Supporting Biki Means Supporting A Robust Bike Share Program For Oahu

Bicycles offer affordable transportation and mental and physical health benefits.

Chad Blair: Senate Interrogations And House Lovefests When The Money Committees Meet David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Chad Blair: Senate Interrogations And House Lovefests When The Money Committees Meet

Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz and Rep. Kyle Yamashita take different approaches to crafting the state budget.

Russell Ruderman: Gestures From The Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Russell Ruderman: Gestures From The Legislature

The shaka is one thing, but a different kind of salute was given to serious ethics reform by lawmakers this year.