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Hawaii Is A Lousy Place To Charge An Electric Vehicle Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Hawaii Is A Lousy Place To Charge An Electric Vehicle

Drivers are dependent on a single provider for virtually all publicly available fast chargers — Hawaiian Electric Co.

Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation NOAA/National Weather Service

Work With Vulnerable Neighbors On Disaster Preparation

As we near hurricane season, Hawaii needs to be better prepared to address the needs of elderly populations.

Supporting Biki Means Supporting A Robust Bike Share Program For Oahu Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2020

Supporting Biki Means Supporting A Robust Bike Share Program For Oahu

Bicycles offer affordable transportation and mental and physical health benefits.

The Inalienable Rights Of Hawaii’s Condominium Owners Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Inalienable Rights Of Hawaii’s Condominium Owners

An open letter to state legislators, industry officials and members of condo boards.

When Cops Lie Under Oath The Public Loses Faith In Law Enforcement David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

When Cops Lie Under Oath The Public Loses Faith In Law Enforcement

Prosecutors and judges should treat officers who falsify reports like they would any other criminal defendant.

There’s A New Menace On Hawaii’s Roads Getty Images

There’s A New Menace On Hawaii’s Roads

We need to close the loophole that lets e-bikes fall into the hands of adolescents.

UH Faculty Must Navigate Legislative Landmines Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

UH Faculty Must Navigate Legislative Landmines

If Hawaii is to have a world-class university system, we need advocates instead of critics trying to win points by pointing fingers.

Gov. John Waihee: Hawaiian Electric Co. Needs Our State’s Support Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Gov. John Waihee: Hawaiian Electric Co. Needs Our State’s Support

Hawaii’s energy independence, economic resilience and community strength hang in the balance as lawmakers consider critical legislation to help the utility.

Hawaii Can’t Afford To Wait To Lower Blood Alcohol Level Wikimedia Commons/Wad53/2024

Hawaii Can’t Afford To Wait To Lower Blood Alcohol Level

Several good bills died this legislative session without explanation, even though they had support.

A Good Year For Public Access In The Hawaii Legislature Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

A Good Year For Public Access In The Hawaii Legislature

Lawmakers advanced bills to make it easier for citizens to understand what our government is doing, and to get involved.