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Bob Ortega: 5 Baffling Flaws Hawaii Shouldn’t Shrug Off Denise Laitinen

Bob Ortega: 5 Baffling Flaws Hawaii Shouldn’t Shrug Off

From politicians who love secrecy to policies that punish society’s weakest members, Hawaii deserves better.

Curt Sanburn: The Best New Building in Honolulu

Curt Sanburn: The Best New Building in Honolulu

When it comes to environmentally friendly functionality, the Rainbow Drive-In’s new multi-purpose roof structure does it all, and very simply.

Will the Honolulu City Council Champion Taxpayers on Rail Issue? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Will the Honolulu City Council Champion Taxpayers on Rail Issue?

There’s one last chance to ask the tough questions when it comes to spending more pubic money on rail construction.

The Enduring Song of Uncle Henry Chang Wo Jr. Courtesy of Kimberly Moa

The Enduring Song of Uncle Henry Chang Wo Jr.

We’ve lost a man who inspired the old and the young to help Hawaii regain its environmental health.

Health Beat: It’s Time to Start Screening for Mental Illness Flickr

Health Beat: It’s Time to Start Screening for Mental Illness

We put up with all kinds of security measures in the interest of public safety. Mental illness can also kill us, if the afflicted are allowed to have weapons.

Naʻi Aupuni Election: A Voice of the Newest Generation

Naʻi Aupuni Election: A Voice of the Newest Generation

A young candidate for one of 40 delegate seats in the upcoming ‘aha or constitutional convention makes a case for his election.

Neal Milner: Rein in Political Passion, and We Might Get Something Done PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: Rein in Political Passion, and We Might Get Something Done

Try a little introspection, investigate what’s behind opinions that differ with yours, and you might become a “superforecaster.”

Review Hiring Polices for Hawaii’s Special Education Positions Meliha Gojak/iStock

Review Hiring Polices for Hawaii’s Special Education Positions

We owe it to our special education students to do a better job of finding qualified teachers — and making the necessary commitments to retain them.

Ian Lind: Native Hawaiian Election Throws Out All the Rules Brian Tseng/Civil Beat

Ian Lind: Native Hawaiian Election Throws Out All the Rules

None of the customary election laws apply to the high-stakes selection of delegates to a constitutional convention regarding a new government.

Haseko: Lagoon Will Bring Greater Benefit to Ewa Community Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Haseko: Lagoon Will Bring Greater Benefit to Ewa Community

A response by Tom Sagawa, president of Haseko (Hawaii), to a Civil Beat editorial.