John Pritchett: First Nonresponder
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen has left a lot of critical questions unanswered about the Lahaina fires.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Preparing for wildfires is the top priority for Honolulu, but so is bringing down crime, providing affordable housing and hiring workers. There’s also a solution in the works for the landfill.
Jonathan Okamura: Past Court Cases Helped Perpetuate Racial Injustice In Hawaii
The 1929 execution of a Japanese American who confessed to killing a 10-year-old white boy occurred despite evidence that the suspect should have been deemed legally insane.
The Sunshine Blog: Coming Soon? Legislative Action On Wildfires
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Let鈥檚 Build An Aloha Stadium We Can Be Proud Of
Hawaii has a rare opportunity to not only serve sports fans and concertgoers but a broad coalition of stakeholders.
John Hill: Hawaii Should Come Clean About Its Actions In A Notorious Child Abuse Case
Almost nothing is known about the actions of the public officials who handed over Ariel Sellers to the Waimanalo couple accused of killing her.
Naka Nathaniel: Here鈥檚 A Better Way To Help Hawaii
Active community listening sessions are a way to counter disinformation.
An Empty Homes Tax Is A Good Tax For Honolulu
It would provide a better fit for our housing crisis while avoiding harsh consequences for our residents.
Hawaii Must Heed The Powerful Warnings Of Climate Change
A key focus should be on strengthening energy and infrastructure resilience on Maui.
The Sunshine Blog: Misinformation, Island Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.