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John Pritchett: Stirring The Pot John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Stirring The Pot

Concerned about negative media reports, some on the rail authority board — including its chair, Colleen Hanabusa — want to spend more on public relations.

Hawaii Must Make Resiliency A Priority Courtesy of Kauai County

Hawaii Must Make Resiliency A Priority

The state has been regularly impacted by major natural and manmade disasters, a trend that will only continue.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Should Look To Other States When It Comes To Ethics Reform Patti Epler/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii Should Look To Other States When It Comes To Ethics Reform

While an Office of the Public Advocate would be one way to hold officials accountable, there are other options.

Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing Getty Images/iStockphoto

Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing

The evidence clearly points to the damaging impact apps like TikTok can have on young users.

Neal Milner: It’s OK To Move To Vegas. Just Carry Your Culture With You Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Neal Milner: It’s OK To Move To Vegas. Just Carry Your Culture With You

Being true to Hawaii means being open to adaptation and innovation.

Is Hawaii Really Serious About Disaster Preparedness And Resilience? National Weather Service

Is Hawaii Really Serious About Disaster Preparedness And Resilience?

A recent forum in Honolulu suggests we are woefully lacking in both regards.

Russell Ruderman: This New Program Could Help Cut Food Costs In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Russell Ruderman: This New Program Could Help Cut Food Costs In Hawaii

Reusing glass bottles and other food containers will help reduce waste and lower the cost of food.

Is The Condominium Model Of Housing Crumbling? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Is The Condominium Model Of Housing Crumbling?

The corporate template used for governance does not allow for the representative, democratic government.

Danny De Gracia: UH Rises Above Charged Middle East Rhetoric To Protect Students Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: UH Rises Above Charged Middle East Rhetoric To Protect Students

As campuses across the U.S. erupt in controversy, the University of Hawaii takes a different tack.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee Screenshot/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee

She discusses economic concerns following the August wildfires, the steep challenges in rebuilding, and why it’s important for public officials to speak directly and frequently with the media.