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Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Is Aggressively Recruiting Teachers From The Philippines James Urbaniak/DOE/2023

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Is Aggressively Recruiting Teachers From The Philippines

Bringing in new hires from the Philippines could help with our teacher shortage. But the DOE also should look to qualified Filipino teachers who are already here.

John Pritchett: Aquaman John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

John Pritchett: Aquaman

Hawaii’s U.S. representative for the 1st Congressional District has been recognized for his work to preserve and protect the world’s oceans.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Housing Officials Nani Medeiros And Scott Glenn David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii Housing Officials Nani Medeiros And Scott Glenn

They defend the governor’s emergency proclamation on housing, explain how the suspension of laws will work, and stress that the public will be involved in the process.

Beth Fukumoto: Confessions Of A Lawmaker Who Voted ‘With Reservations’ Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Beth Fukumoto: Confessions Of A Lawmaker Who Voted ‘With Reservations’

The practice can be useful as well as selfish. Let’s try a compromise policy before we scrap it altogether.

Neal Milner: Powerful People Get Away With Bad Things Because No One Stops Them David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Neal Milner: Powerful People Get Away With Bad Things Because No One Stops Them

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Hawaii Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz show how officials get away with questionable behavior.

Skin Cancer Knows No Color: Protecting Every Skin Tone Matters Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Skin Cancer Knows No Color: Protecting Every Skin Tone Matters

The death rate from melanoma for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders is twice the statewide average.

Denby Fawcett: Hey Chatbot. Should We Be Worried About AI? Getty Images/iStockphoto/KanawatTH

Denby Fawcett: Hey Chatbot. Should We Be Worried About AI?

Artificial intelligence technology is getting exponentially smarter. It’s time to study its powers and perils as it enters every aspect of our lives.

Honolulu’s Natalie Iwasa On 2 Decades Of Minding The Public’s Business Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu’s Natalie Iwasa On 2 Decades Of Minding The Public’s Business

The Bike Mom is currently on the front lines of battles over rail and City Council pay raises.

The New Law To Make Candidates Use Their Real Names Still Falls Short David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The New Law To Make Candidates Use Their Real Names Still Falls Short

The full legal names of people running in Hawaii elections will not be printed on ballots, but they should.