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How People Across Hawaii Are Creating Spaces To Grow Their Own Food Courtesy: Amanda Spangler

How People Across Hawaii Are Creating Spaces To Grow Their Own Food

Locally grown vegetables are expensive, so communities are coming together to grow fresh produce.

Aloha Stadium Plan Will Burden Taxpayers. Is It Worth The Risk? Courtesy: Crawford Architects

Aloha Stadium Plan Will Burden Taxpayers. Is It Worth The Risk?

Officials hope that development surrounding a new facility could make up for the state’s $350 million investment. But national experts warn that similar projects have failed elsewhere.

New SHOPO TV Spots Aim For A Positive Police Image Screen shot

New SHOPO TV Spots Aim For A Positive Police Image

A series of television ads looks to counter the many controversies clouding policing in the islands.

Kauai Councilwoman In The Hot Seat After Accepting Paid Trip To Russia Allan Parachini/Civil Beat

Kauai Councilwoman In The Hot Seat After Accepting Paid Trip To Russia

Kauai County Councilwoman Felicia Cowden says a Board of Ethics complaint against her is politically motivated.

Hawaii’s Transgender Community Pushes For Better Health Insurance Coverage Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii’s Transgender Community Pushes For Better Health Insurance Coverage

Experts say getting access to transition services is important, but there’s the debate over how much insurance companies should cover.

What The Pandemic Taught Hawaii Hospitals About Their Capacity To Handle Calamity

What The Pandemic Taught Hawaii Hospitals About Their Capacity To Handle Calamity

Hospitals made do with existing space and invested in some new equipment, but the pandemic exposed a heavy reliance on out-of-state traveling nurses.

Court Rules In Favor Of A&B, Land Board In Maui Water Dispute Courtesy: DLNR

Court Rules In Favor Of A&B, Land Board In Maui Water Dispute

Sierra Club Hawaii is weighing its legal options in the case regarding East Maui stream diversions.