Rediscovering The Hawaii Observer: A Legacy Of Bold Local Journalism
A UH project brings to life age-old debates over land, identity and corruption, including progress made and challenges that remain.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Bill 123 Is Good Housing And Climate Policy For Hawaii County
The legislation also marks a turning point in how the island approaches demand for local workforce housing.
UH West Oahu Uluulu Moving Images Archive and the Daniel K. Inouye Institute
When Dan Inouye Spoke At The 1968 DNC In Chicago
It was a remarkable nonpartisan keynote address in a year of tremendous social and political chaos.
Remembering George Cooper, An Agent For Democracy In Modern Hawaii
Co-authoring “Land and Power” was only part of his legacy, both in the islands and abroad.
Courtesy Hagino Family
Remembering Gerald Hagino And His Unique Vision For Hawaii
The former state lawmaker had a major influence as a delegate to the 1978 Constitutional Convention.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
Josh Green Can Find Inspiration In Past Inaugural Addresses
The new governor of Hawaii would do well to consider the words of his eight predecessors.
U.S. Congress
A Warning On Hawaii’s Housing Crisis — From 1970
Lt. Gov. Tom Gill’s prophetic vision haunts the state to this very day.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
What A Constitutional Amendment Might Have Meant
It might not have been the answer, but the discourse offered by such proposals should generate a debate over the state’s larger systemic problems.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Youth Election Offers Perspectives For 2017 Legislature
Lawmakers should pay attention to young voices especially on issues that will last for decades.