Climate Change Is An Intergenerational Issue
Hawaii youth must unite and show determination and perseverance toward creating a better future for all.
Kirstin Downey: Those Scary High-Speed Wheelies May Soon Be Banned
The dangerous stunt has become increasingly popular among young people in Honolulu and nationwide.
Neal Milner: It’s Time To Disengage From Social Media And Reengage In Life
For some people, it may have seemed as if their entire lives depended on the 2024 presidential race.
Beth Fukumoto: Thank You For Voting. I Almost Didn’t
Your voice is part of something larger than any single election.
Rep. Amy Perruso: The Cost Of Eliminating The Department Of Education
Elected officials must start considering a revised budget proposal for the second year of the biennium that allocates state funds to supplant threatened federal dollars.
Will Caron: Big Green Political Machine
Maui County pro-development candidates running for the county council were boosted by hundreds of thousands of dollars from a new super PAC with ties to the Hawaii carpenters union. All the candidates appear to have won reelection although one race was still too close to call.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii’s Climate Advisory Team
The CAT, formed by Gov. Josh Green this summer, is tasked with crafting policy recommendations to address the impacts of future climate-related natural disasters and to speed recovery from physical and financial damage.
Hawaii Should Be Proud Of Its International Film Festival
HIFF has the potential to become even better, but we all have a part to play in making that happen.
For Me, Voting In Person On Election Day Is About Culture, Not Politics
For minority communities voting hasn’t always been easy. The patriotism to go to the polls was passed down to modern generations.
Developing The Next Generation Of Leaders Starts With Service
A trip to South Africa for three Hawaii youth was a life-changing experience that offered lessons in personal growth.