The Sunshine Blog: Ethical Considerations
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Camron Hurt Of Common Cause Hawaii
The new program manager for the longtime democracy watchdog has ambitious plans and goals.
Ben Lowenthal: Students Don’t Have The Same Privacy Rights As Everyone Else
The Hawaii Supreme Court set the standard for student privacy in the 1990s and it hasn’t shifted.
Building More Housing And Protecting Tenants Should Go Hand In Hand
Our islands cannot survive if our middle class is hollowed out.
Catherine Toth Fox: The Koko Crater Trail Was Fixed. So Why Not Haiku Stairs?
Given the many parallels between the two Oahu trails, the city and community should work together to find a solution.
Emergency Proclamation Forces False Choice On Housing Versus Heritage
Hawaii cannot place already endangered and irreplaceable cultural and natural resources at further risk.
Naka Nathaniel: We Need To Imagine What Happens To Hawaii If Climate Change Gets Worse
We’re not ready for more people moving here to escape the heat. Global perspectives and more foresight can help.
Denby Fawcett: The Poor Condition Of Queen Liliuokalani’s Flag Mars Historic Homecoming
The royal standard that flew over the Hawaiian queen’s home the day she was overthrown was shown to the public for the first time in 130 years.
Russell Ruderman: Finally, Some Good News For Puna Residents
A powerful Big Island landowner seems to be backing off it’s opposition to a much-needed road from Puna to Hilo. Now, the county needs to act.
The Sunshine Blog: Summertime And The Flying Is Easy — For Lawmakers, That Is
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.