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Noise Pollution Is Making Our Communities Unlivable Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Noise Pollution Is Making Our Communities Unlivable

By state law, all public and private interests must control their pollution or be controlled.

Tom Yamachika: What Really Is A Minimum Wage? Flickr: Pictures of Money

Tom Yamachika: What Really Is A Minimum Wage?

And what does it mean when some argue for a “living wage”?

Low-Lying Islands At The Forefront Of Climate Change Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Low-Lying Islands At The Forefront Of Climate Change

Our planning for rising sea levels must consider vulnerable communities in the Pacific.

Why Is The City Wasting Public Money On Unwanted Projects? Ricardo Figliuzzi

Why Is The City Wasting Public Money On Unwanted Projects?

Input on proposed projects such as the new gates at a Diamond Head park should be required.

How About A Tax Credit To Support Energy Storage? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019

How About A Tax Credit To Support Energy Storage?

An increase in storage across Hawaii grids is just as important as adding new renewable generation.

Is Hawaii Prepared For China鈥檚 Rise? Flickr: Toby Oxborrow

Is Hawaii Prepared For China鈥檚 Rise?

Major changes in the international economy and foreign policy decisions will impact our tourism industry.

Rebuilding Trust And Community In Hawaii Starts With You Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Rebuilding Trust And Community In Hawaii Starts With You

Hopefully 2020 will be a year of participation rather than a year of protests.

Tom Yamachika: The Reality Of Cooling Our Schools Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2017

Tom Yamachika: The Reality Of Cooling Our Schools

Hawaii has spent a massive amount of money on the problem but achieved questionable results.

Will New Year Bring New Tax To Online Purchases?

Will New Year Bring New Tax To Online Purchases?

Hawaii’s Act 2 raises concerns about how companies like Amazon will charge consumers.

The Fight For Paid Family Leave Insurance Flickr: Nikolay Gromin

The Fight For Paid Family Leave Insurance

Too many families are burdened with infant or elder care, causing serious financial hardship.