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Fight Hunger By Donating Coconuts From Public Parks Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Fight Hunger By Donating Coconuts From Public Parks

Tree trimming contractors are mulching an important agricultural product that could be used to help feed families in need.

Constructing Honolulu鈥檚 Rail Project During A Pandemic Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Constructing Honolulu鈥檚 Rail Project During A Pandemic

The work continues with safety protocols in place, helping the local economy during this time of crisis.

Tom Yamachika: Did You Miss The 2 Tax Bills This Year?

Tom Yamachika: Did You Miss The 2 Tax Bills This Year?

The results of this legislative session for tax bills were understandable but undesirable.

Hawaii鈥檚 Unhealthy Relationship With Tourism Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii鈥檚 Unhealthy Relationship With Tourism

It鈥檚 time to shift focus and invest in our own communities, residents and industries.

What Has Been The Economic Impact Of Papahanaumokuakea? www.papahanaumokuakea.gov

What Has Been The Economic Impact Of Papahanaumokuakea?

Be skeptical of claims that the fishing industry and Hawaii鈥檚 economy are hurting because of the monument.

Level The Playing Field Between Tenants And Landlords Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Level The Playing Field Between Tenants And Landlords

It will take bold action, even with Hawaii鈥檚 blanket prohibition on eviction actions during COVID-19.

The US Response To SARS-CoV-2? It鈥檚 Hammajang Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

The US Response To SARS-CoV-2? It鈥檚 Hammajang

It鈥檚 all 鈥渕essed up鈥 because of lack of planning, coordination, consistent messaging and politicization.

Now Is The Time For Physicians To Take A Stand Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Now Is The Time For Physicians To Take A Stand

Our professional oath requires a special obligation to all of our fellow human beings.

Tom Yamachika: Electric Vehicle Sweeteners Running Out Flickr: Paul Hudson

Tom Yamachika: Electric Vehicle Sweeteners Running Out

Government benefits for EVs, including in Hawaii, appear to be past their peak.

Foreign Students And Scholars Confused By Visa Disruptions Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Foreign Students And Scholars Confused By Visa Disruptions

The current administration seems to view these groups as a threat to the U.S. labor market.