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Ben Lowenthal: Peter Ohashi Gracefully Rode Maui’s Waves Of Change Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Ben Lowenthal: Peter Ohashi Gracefully Rode Maui’s Waves Of Change

The life story of the longtime Upcountry resident personifies the need to embrace the ups and downs of the Valley Isle.

Advice From A Fire Survivor: ‘I Learned A Lot’ Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2023

Advice From A Fire Survivor: ‘I Learned A Lot’

Don’t rush into things, especially major decisions. You have plenty of time.

Endangered Species Act A Success, But Much Work Remains Courtesy The Nature Conservancy

Endangered Species Act A Success, But Much Work Remains

The best way to protect Hawaii’s unique flora and fauna is before they are listed as endangered.

Naka Nathaniel: The Aloha State Needs New Ideas. Here’s A Start Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Naka Nathaniel: The Aloha State Needs New Ideas. Here’s A Start

It was an excruciating year for the islands and we need to work together to seek solutions to the challenges we face.

John Hill: Conflict Of Interest Has Clouded This Big Island Judge’s Family Court Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

John Hill: Conflict Of Interest Has Clouded This Big Island Judge’s Family Court Cases

After a father — and Civil Beat — raised questions, the Judiciary stepped in and the judge has taken corrective actions. The case underscores the need for Hawaii to take a closer look at judicial ethics.

It’s Time To Take Meaningful Action Against Cockfighting Courtesy: Animal Wellness Action/2023

It’s Time To Take Meaningful Action Against Cockfighting

The islands are a global hotspot for illegal fights and at the center of the cockfighting trade in the Pacific Rim.

The Sunshine Blog: A Councilman Ponders Retirement Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: A Councilman Ponders Retirement

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

Danny De Gracia: Three Ways To Make Honolulu Better In 2024 Getty Images/iStockphoto

Danny De Gracia: Three Ways To Make Honolulu Better In 2024

This world has more than enough so-called strong people, but what it lacks the most are kind people.

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Will Be A State Of Inequality For At Least The Next Decade David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Will Be A State Of Inequality For At Least The Next Decade

The dangers of depending on tourism are clearly evident in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires.

John Pritchett: Stocking Stuffer John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Stocking Stuffer

The governor’s proposed spending plan addresses Maui’s recovery but does not shortchange housing, homelessness, mental health, working families or much else. Will the state have enough revenue to pay for all those goodies?