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Medical Pot Patients And Caregivers Deserve Clear Legal Protections Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Medical Pot Patients And Caregivers Deserve Clear Legal Protections

The Green administration needs to reevaluate its approach to the state-authorized use of cannabis before more legislative errors are made.

Political Will Needed To Battle Illegal Fireworks David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Political Will Needed To Battle Illegal Fireworks

Hawaiʻi government needs to show that lawlessness will not be tolerated.

New Year’s Eve Tragedy Is A Wake-Up Call Civil Beat file art

New Year’s Eve Tragedy Is A Wake-Up Call

Hawaii must finally crack down on illegal fireworks. This is not a tradition.

Catastrophic Risk Solutions For Insurance Will Never Be Perfect Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Catastrophic Risk Solutions For Insurance Will Never Be Perfect

We can insure up to a point, but we cannot insure against the worst-case scenario.

Māʻalaea’s Dual Fight For Sustainability And Safety Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022

Māʻalaea’s Dual Fight For Sustainability And Safety

A regional wastewater reclamation system project on Maui showcases what’s possible when a community takes action.

Want To Increase Political Diversity In Hawaiʻi? Encourage Civic Engagement Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Want To Increase Political Diversity In Hawaiʻi? Encourage Civic Engagement

It is crucial our state fosters an environment that encourages candidates from other parties to run for office.

Coming To Terms With Invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Coming To Terms With Invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles

Hawaiʻi and its residents need to fund treatment on every level with everything we have.

Sea Level Rise Is A Science Issue, Not Just An Environmental Concern Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Sea Level Rise Is A Science Issue, Not Just An Environmental Concern

Hawai‘i can lead the way in climate resilience, setting an example for other coastal regions facing similar challenges.

Unsustainable Real Estate Development Is Destroying Our Identity Courtesy Zuri Aki

Unsustainable Real Estate Development Is Destroying Our Identity

The fight to protect agricultural lands in Hawai‘i is not just about preserving the land itself but safeguarding a way of life.

Hawai‘i Needs To Get More Serious About Food Security Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawai‘i Needs To Get More Serious About Food Security

That means ramping up food production, setting up food stores and prioritizing biosecurity.