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Honolulu Would Join A National Trend With A Commission On Social Justice And Equity Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Would Join A National Trend With A Commission On Social Justice And Equity

But details would have to be worked out, such as whether such a commission would have real power.

How Hawaii Schools Are Weaving Connections With Pacific Islander Students Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

How Hawaii Schools Are Weaving Connections With Pacific Islander Students

A new arts pilot program at two Honolulu-area middle schools demonstrates how cultural programming can foster better ties.

Why Oahu Neighborhoods Have Such Sharp Differences In Vaccination Rates Anthony Quintano/ Civil Beat

Why Oahu Neighborhoods Have Such Sharp Differences In Vaccination Rates

The North Shore and West Oahu lag significantly behind other parts of the island in terms of COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Many UH Students Struggled With Hunger And Homelessness Last Year Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Many UH Students Struggled With Hunger And Homelessness Last Year

The university is developing a master plan to help address economic challenges undergraduates are facing.

Honolulu Is Revamping How It Prosecutes Domestic Violence Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Honolulu Is Revamping How It Prosecutes Domestic Violence Cases

The Honolulu prosecutor says only a small fraction of abusive family members are convicted, but that should change under a new policy.

Education Program for At-Risk Youth Shuts Down After 50 Years in Honolulu Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Education Program for At-Risk Youth Shuts Down After 50 Years in Honolulu

The closure of one of Honolulu’s few alternative education programs comes as a setback after a challenging pandemic year for all students.

Kauai Developer Wants Land Returned After County Delays Opening Drug Treatment Center Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2021

Kauai Developer Wants Land Returned After County Delays Opening Drug Treatment Center

Grove Farm, the development company that donated nearly six acres to Kauai County for an inpatient drug treatment center, said the land deed is no longer valid.

Hawaii Is Bringing Back Its Health Equity Office As Pandemic Highlights Disparities Screenshot/DOH website

Hawaii Is Bringing Back Its Health Equity Office As Pandemic Highlights Disparities

The office will be reestablished with the help of nearly $25 million in federal funds.

Hawaii’s Hot Housing Market Is Squeezing Out Renters Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hawaii’s Hot Housing Market Is Squeezing Out Renters

The number of renters who are looking for a new place to live could rise when the eviction moratorium is lifted in August.

$9 For A Loaf Of Bread? Here’s Why It’s So Expensive To Eat At Home These Days

$9 For A Loaf Of Bread? Here’s Why It’s So Expensive To Eat At Home These Days

Bottlenecks throughout supply chains combined with rising demand are pushing up the cost of groceries.