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Technology, Entrepreneurship And Waiwai Courtesy : Purple Maia

Technology, Entrepreneurship And Waiwai

The code we write and the businesses we create must reflect the values and ingenuity of the islands.

An Explosion Of Green Parakeets Is Causing Big Problems On Kauai Courtesy: Arindam Aditya/2021

An Explosion Of Green Parakeets Is Causing Big Problems On Kauai

Wild rose-ringed parakeets feast on fruit and corn crops, screech noisily and attract rats. Researchers say native birds are at risk.

Extending State Land Leases Could Benefit Businesses, But At What Cost To Taxpayers? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2014

Extending State Land Leases Could Benefit Businesses, But At What Cost To Taxpayers?

Opponents worry that the long-term leases, which may last 100 years or more, amount to a sale of public lands.

National Report Spotlights Hawaii’s Need For Suicide Prevention Getty Images/iStockphoto

National Report Spotlights Hawaii’s Need For Suicide Prevention

Hawaii had more survey participants say they had been thinking about suicide during the pandemic than any other state.

The Pandemic Has ‘Permanently’ Changed Health Care In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Pandemic Has ‘Permanently’ Changed Health Care In Hawaii

Hawaii’s community health centers have found video and audio health appointments are crucial to reach patients, especially in rural areas.

Hirono Seeks To Restore Federal Benefits For Pacific Islanders From COFA Nations Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Hirono Seeks To Restore Federal Benefits For Pacific Islanders From COFA Nations

The U.S. senator said it’s a matter of fairness since migrants from Palau, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia are living in the United States under treaties known as the Compacts of Free Association.

Ohana Shutdown Leaves Molokai, Lanai Residents With Limited Flight Options Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Ohana Shutdown Leaves Molokai, Lanai Residents With Limited Flight Options

Locals say it’s difficult for seniors and passengers with disabilities to use Mokulele’s smaller planes.

Some Hawaii Farms Want To Keep Feeding Locals — Even As Tourism Returns Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Some Hawaii Farms Want To Keep Feeding Locals — Even As Tourism Returns

As the threat of COVID-19 subsides, some local food growers say they will continue to prioritize local families that kept them afloat during the pandemic over the tourism industry.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Ed Case Screenshot

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Ed Case

The Hawaii congressman is optimistic that Congress will compromise on major infrastructure legislation.