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Sherwood Forest: Seeing Beyond The Trees Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Sherwood Forest: Seeing Beyond The Trees

The dispute over development in Waimanalo represents the clash between competing ideas of community.

Tom Yamachika: The Tax On Ghost Homes Flickr: miguelb

Tom Yamachika: The Tax On Ghost Homes

If the vacant homes tax ends up to be 4% or 5%, people will want to avoid the tax.

Honolulu Must Learn From Everglades Tragedy Flickr: Graham C99

Honolulu Must Learn From Everglades Tragedy

Similar to what happened in Florida, we drained Waikiki and opened ourselves up to the threat of flooding.

Help Steer Culture Of Government Toward Innovation

Help Steer Culture Of Government Toward Innovation

Continued professional development is necessary to navigate the changing landscape of public services.

Why Is David Ige So Afraid Of Industrial Hemp? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Why Is David Ige So Afraid Of Industrial Hemp?

Hawaii鈥檚 governor has indicated he will veto a bill that could empower farmers. That’s dumb.

TMT Debate Is About How Government Respects Hawaiians Cory Lum/Civil Beat

TMT Debate Is About How Government Respects Hawaiians

We need to encourage new approaches for resolving conflict and bringing people together.

Tom Yamachika: It鈥檚 Still The Economy, Stupid

Tom Yamachika: It鈥檚 Still The Economy, Stupid

In spite of low economic growth, local government is increasing spending.

Contrary To Civil Beat Claims, Wespac Is Effective And Transparent Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Contrary To Civil Beat Claims, Wespac Is Effective And Transparent

Articles overlooked “the many successes” the council has had in balancing the complexities of environmental stewardship and commercial use.

What Exactly Is The US Doing In The Persian Gulf?

What Exactly Is The US Doing In The Persian Gulf?

The shooting down of an American drone has prompted a lot of crazy talk about war.

The Great And Powerful 2020 Census

The Great And Powerful 2020 Census

The data collected will be used to make fundamental decisions by our government. But the Trump administration is playing politics.