Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A Vacant Homes Tax Is Not Good Public Policy
Bill 46 is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday before the Honolulu City Council housing committee.
Is Hawaii Ready For The Next Big Hurricane?
As we mark National Preparedness Month, we must plan to climate-proof our homes, buildings — especially school shelters — and infrastructure.
Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
How Maui County’s Deed Restrictions May Be Affecting Access To Housing
Our research provides alternatives and a path forward for the county.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
The Jones Act Is Sinking The Economies Of Alaska And Hawaii
It’s a daily assault on businesses struggling to stay competitive and consumers forced to pay exorbitant prices.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
When It Comes To Green Energy Transition, How’s The Big Island Doing?
It’s on a trajectory toward a fully renewable, affordable, resilient and local energy future.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Here’s Another Tool To Address Hawaii’s Cost-Of-Living Crisis
Carbon cashback legislation is an energy and climate policy but would also provide real financial relief to vulnerable families.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Want To Fight Crime? Build Communities Where People Can Thrive
We also have to look beyond the headlines to see if there’s a statistical reason to panic.
Kevin Mulkern/2024
What Has Happened To East Honolulu’s Public Landscapes?
We continue to design and install road landscapes featuring plants that require micro-climates and specialized maintenance. It’s a waste of money.
Getty Images/2024
Let’s Do For Hawaii’s Nurse Shortage What We Did For Our Doctor Shortage
A new law will help in the short run, but other fixes should include license recognition and reciprocity.
Jocelyn Grandinetti
Ode To An Old Cafe
Glazer’s Coffee, a little haven in Moiliili, is no more.