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As We Come Together A Year After The Maui Tragedy, It’s OK To Not Be OK David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

As We Come Together A Year After The Maui Tragedy, It’s OK To Not Be OK

While anniversaries can help move us forward, they can also mark a moment of reflection about how much farther we must go.

Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors DLNR photo/2024

Denby Fawcett: Waikiki Beach Belongs To Everyone, State Tells Hotels And Vendors

They traditionally clog prime locations with preset rental equipment, but a new law threatens big fines.

Neal Milner: We Put Too Much Faith In Science — Until It Contradicts Our Core Beliefs Getty Images/iStockphoto

Neal Milner: We Put Too Much Faith In Science — Until It Contradicts Our Core Beliefs

Most people believe birth order determines personality despite the science. It’s a reflection of how we worship science as certain, except when it gets in the way of our beliefs.

Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii Needs More Young Farmers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: Hawaii Needs More Young Farmers

My son’s garden was raided by wild pigs, but it wasn’t enough to squelch his farming ambitions. We should encourage young people to help create food security.

Chad Blair: Campaign Signs Are Everywhere. Is There Anywhere They’re Not Allowed? Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024

Chad Blair: Campaign Signs Are Everywhere. Is There Anywhere They’re Not Allowed?

Political signs are a cheap and effective way to promote candidates for office. But there are rules and guidelines for their use.

Beth Fukumoto: Nothing Beats Knocking On Doors To Win An Election Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Beth Fukumoto: Nothing Beats Knocking On Doors To Win An Election

Social media methods may increase turnout, but door-to-door canvassing is still the time-tested strategy for changing minds.

Danny De Gracia: Voting In This Year’s Primary Shouldn’t Be ‘Mission: Impossible’ Getty Images/iStock.com

Danny De Gracia: Voting In This Year’s Primary Shouldn’t Be ‘Mission: Impossible’

All-mail elections means no excuses for voter apathy. We all can mobilize our friends, family, coworkers and community. Here’s how.

Jonathan Okamura: Here’s How Some Hawaii Candidates Covet The Japanese Vote Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Jonathan Okamura: Here’s How Some Hawaii Candidates Covet The Japanese Vote

The Japanese vote is highly sought by non-Japanese candidates in the Aloha State.

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits

The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.

Naka Nathaniel: Stories Told Days Before The Maui Fires Take On A Special Resonance Now Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: Stories Told Days Before The Maui Fires Take On A Special Resonance Now

Five storytellers took the stage on Aug. 3 having no idea, like the rest of us, of what was about to happen to the island they celebrated.