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John Pritchett: Agent Of Change John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024

John Pritchett: Agent Of Change

Donald Trump’s pick of Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence places the former Hawaii congresswoman once again under intense scrutiny.

Danny De Gracia: Tough Times Require Neighbors Who Look Out For Each Other Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Danny De Gracia: Tough Times Require Neighbors Who Look Out For Each Other

Stress and burnout are increasingly wearing down people. This holiday season, be especially vigilant for ways to support the mental health of those around you.

Climate Change Is An Intergenerational Issue David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Climate Change Is An Intergenerational Issue

Hawaii youth must unite and show determination and perseverance toward creating a better future for all.

Kirstin Downey: Those Scary High-Speed Wheelies May Soon Be Banned Getty Images/iStockphoto

Kirstin Downey: Those Scary High-Speed Wheelies May Soon Be Banned

The dangerous stunt has become increasingly popular among young people in Honolulu and nationwide.

Neal Milner: It’s Time To Disengage From Social Media And Reengage In Life Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Neal Milner: It’s Time To Disengage From Social Media And Reengage In Life

For some people, it may have seemed as if their entire lives depended on the 2024 presidential race.

Beth Fukumoto: Thank You For Voting. I Almost Didn’t Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Beth Fukumoto: Thank You For Voting. I Almost Didn’t

Your voice is part of something larger than any single election.

Rep. Amy Perruso: The Cost Of Eliminating The Department Of Education Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Rep. Amy Perruso: The Cost Of Eliminating The Department Of Education

Elected officials must start considering a revised budget proposal for the second year of the biennium that allocates state funds to supplant threatened federal dollars.

Hawaii Should Be Proud Of Its International Film Festival Screenshot/2024

Hawaii Should Be Proud Of Its International Film Festival

HIFF has the potential to become even better, but we all have a part to play in making that happen.

For Me, Voting In Person On Election Day Is About Culture, Not Politics David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

For Me, Voting In Person On Election Day Is About Culture, Not Politics

For minority communities voting hasn’t always been easy. The patriotism to go to the polls was passed down to modern generations.

Will Caron: Big Green Political Machine Will Caron/Civil Beat/2024

Will Caron: Big Green Political Machine

Maui County pro-development candidates running for the county council were boosted by hundreds of thousands of dollars from a new super PAC with ties to the Hawaii carpenters union. All the candidates appear to have won reelection although one race was still too close to call.