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Tom Yamachika: Why Schools Have So Much Deferred Maintenance
Projects need to go through a lengthy process involving appropriation, design, bidding and construction, but a new approach is helping.
Earth: A Global Map of Wind, Weather, and Ocean Conditions
Think About The Reality Of Post-Disaster Hawaii, Then Prepare For It
On this Earth Day, let’s consider the many ways Hawaii should be planning for survival.
How Would Queen Liliuokalani And Father Damien Legislate?
It’s something for Hawaii lawmakers to keep in mind as they enter the final stretch of the 2019 session.
Substandard Conditions Frustrate Orchidland Lot Owners
Hawaii County has not met its responsibilities for roads in this rural subdivision.
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Regulations For Ride-Hailing Services Make Good Sense
Lawmakers should ignore taxi owners and just pass House Bill 1093.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/ 2018
Hawaii’s Elite Excluded Micronesians From Medicaid
They did so even though many COFA migrants pay taxes and contribute to the local economy.
Team Tulsi
Chad Blair: Why, Tulsi, Why?
Her fans cried, “Run, Tulsi, Run.” But now the Hawaii congresswoman’s presidential campaign is sputtering and the big question is why is she staying in the race?
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Proposed Bill Regulating Uber, Lyft Is Biased Against Taxis
Hawaii lawmakers should reject HB 1093 because it’s bad for consumers and unconstitutional.
Civil Beat
Economic Growth Is Not Always The Solution
We should value the well-being of all people and the whole environment more than we value the accumulation of wealth.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Time To Press ‘Pause’ On The Rail Project
Honolulu seems bent on pursuing more funding even though earlier ill-conceived plans and analyses led toward fiscal disasters.