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How Hawaii Squandered Its Food Security — And What It Will Take To Get It Back Courtesy: Mahi Pono

How Hawaii Squandered Its Food Security — And What It Will Take To Get It Back

Hawaii’s reliance on food imports began in the 1960s. To achieve self-sufficiency again, experts say it will take old values and new tools.

The Pandemic Has Transformed How Aid Groups Help Elderly In Need Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Pandemic Has Transformed How Aid Groups Help Elderly In Need

Federal COVID-19 relief funds helped local groups coordinate outreach to better serve kupuna who were often isolated during the pandemic.

New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

New Taxes, Tourism Funding Cuts Among Bills Pushed Through As Legislature Winds Down

Lawmakers agreed on a number of measures Thursday that need full House and Senate approval and then Gov. David Ige’s signature.

Reggae Band Asks Former Singer To Zip His Lips Courtesy: Natural Vibrations

Reggae Band Asks Former Singer To Zip His Lips

Members of the band Natural Vibrations say the former lead singer is playing the band’s songs without permission.

Hawaii Health Department Orders Hauula Assisted Living Facility To Close Dignity Senior Living at Oceanside Hawaii

Hawaii Health Department Orders Hauula Assisted Living Facility To Close

The state long-term care ombudsman says it will be difficult — and even harmful to their health — for residents to relocate.

House Speaker Expects Pay Raises For Lawmakers Will Be Deferred Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

House Speaker Expects Pay Raises For Lawmakers Will Be Deferred

But the House and Senate haven’t yet reached a formal agreement to delay raises for judges, cabinet members and the Legislature.

Bail Reform Stalls In Hawaii Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Bail Reform Stalls In Hawaii Legislature

But lawmakers reached agreement Wednesday on a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers.

Automatic Voter Registration Bill Nears Final Approval Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Automatic Voter Registration Bill Nears Final Approval

House and Senate conferees agreed on Wednesday to language in the legislation.

The Minimum Wage Bill Still Alive At The Hawaii Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Minimum Wage Bill Still Alive At The Hawaii Legislature

Senate Bill 793 would repeal the exemption of individuals with disabilities from minimum wage requirements.

Why It’s So Hard To Pass A Minimum Wage Increase In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why It’s So Hard To Pass A Minimum Wage Increase In Hawaii

Ripple effects and unintended consequences, especially in a down economy, have become driving factors in the debate over a minimum wage.