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The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami

The chief executive discussed the county’s landfill, wastewater infrastructure, disaster response, affordable housing and more. He’s also interested in running for governor or lieutenant governor, should the opportunity arise.

RIP Ed Greevy: Hawaii’s Passionate Photographer Courtesy Floyd K. Takeuchi

RIP Ed Greevy: Hawaii’s Passionate Photographer

Wherever Native Hawaiians and their supporters marched for justice, he was there with his cameras loaded.

Neal Milner: The Two Stages Of Life When We’re Expected To Act Our Age Getty Images/iStockphoto

Neal Milner: The Two Stages Of Life When We’re Expected To Act Our Age

You’ll outgrow all those assumptions that are based on how old you are. Then they come roaring back.

The Empty Homes Tax A Promising Step On Affordable Housing — If We Get It Right Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Empty Homes Tax A Promising Step On Affordable Housing — If We Get It Right

The Honolulu City Council is considering legislation with the potential to bring much-needed assistance to a market out of reach for many.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s US House Members Brace For GOP Takeover Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s US House Members Brace For GOP Takeover

Congressional veteran Ed Case has seen it all before while Jill Tokuda prepares for a very different second term.

Richard Wiens: Use Surplus Budget Funds To Pay For Overdue Government Reform Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Richard Wiens: Use Surplus Budget Funds To Pay For Overdue Government Reform

Making investments now would pay big dividends by creating a more functional Legislature.

John Pritchett: Agent Of Change John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024

John Pritchett: Agent Of Change

Donald Trump’s pick of Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence places the former Hawaii congresswoman once again under intense scrutiny.

Danny De Gracia: Tough Times Require Neighbors Who Look Out For Each Other Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Danny De Gracia: Tough Times Require Neighbors Who Look Out For Each Other

Stress and burnout are increasingly wearing down people. This holiday season, be especially vigilant for ways to support the mental health of those around you.

Why Pulelehua, Not Kuia, Is The Right Choice For Kamehameha III School’s Relocation Courtesy: Steve Franz

Why Pulelehua, Not Kuia, Is The Right Choice For Kamehameha III School’s Relocation

From water shortages and fire risks to logistical challenges and infrastructure costs, it is clear that the plan is not in the best interest of the community.

The Sunshine Blog: Mike Gabbard For Governor? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Sunshine Blog: Mike Gabbard For Governor?

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.