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Why Hawaii’s Strong Sunshine Law Is Burning Some Public Officials Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why Hawaii’s Strong Sunshine Law Is Burning Some Public Officials

Government accountability advocates say that proposed changes are not needed because the nearly 50-year-old law is not that difficult to follow.

A ‘Campus Town’ For UH? One Man’s Dream Is An Educator’s Nightmare Chad Blair/Civil Beat/ 2024

A ‘Campus Town’ For UH? One Man’s Dream Is An Educator’s Nightmare

The university president wants to build a shopping mall and entertainment district to transform Manoa. It’s a very bad idea.

The Sunshine Blog: Will This Really Be The Year To Legalize Pot In Hawaii?

The Sunshine Blog: Will This Really Be The Year To Legalize Pot In Hawaii?

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

‘Experience Kilohana’ Hula Show Could Restore Hawaiianess To Waikiki Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

‘Experience Kilohana’ Hula Show Could Restore Hawaiianess To Waikiki

But it will require cooperation and leadership between the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and the Kapiolani Park Preservation Society.

Neal Milner: Get Ready For The ‘Oy Vey!’ Presidential Election Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Neal Milner: Get Ready For The ‘Oy Vey!’ Presidential Election

You’ve got your Haters and your Double Haters and it all adds up to a toxic brew of continued disaffection.

Long-Term Investment In ‘DA BUX’ A Triple Win For Hawaii Screenshot/2023

Long-Term Investment In ‘DA BUX’ A Triple Win For Hawaii

The initiative, with a proven track record, actively cultivates a more resilient and thriving community.

Naka Nathaniel: The Stories Of Our Ancestors Hold Valuable Lessons In Hawaii Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024

Naka Nathaniel: The Stories Of Our Ancestors Hold Valuable Lessons In Hawaii

Traditional stories tell us how to live harmoniously in these islands.

Beth Fukumoto: The Path Through A Bitterly Divided Congress Is Through The Middle Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: The Path Through A Bitterly Divided Congress Is Through The Middle

Hawaii Congressman Ed Case is one of the few looking for a way to compromise with Republicans.

Supporting Early Child Care Lifts Our Entire Community WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Supporting Early Child Care Lifts Our Entire Community

House Bill 1964 seeks to address the workforce shortage crisis in our state.

Denby Fawcett: Neighborhoods Should Get To Make Their Own Choices About Their City Trees Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2024

Denby Fawcett: Neighborhoods Should Get To Make Their Own Choices About Their City Trees

A recent talk described the history of racism in urban forests. While that is less true in Hawaii, the message of neighborhood choice is important.