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We Train Hawaiʻi’s Future Workforce. Can They Afford to Stay? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

We Train Hawaiʻi’s Future Workforce. Can They Afford to Stay?

Hawaiʻi island is investing in education, career training and healthcare. But without affordable housing, we risk losing the very people our communities need most.

Neal Milner: No Blue Tsunami In Hawaiʻi. Just Listless Kona Winds AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Neal Milner: No Blue Tsunami In Hawaiʻi. Just Listless Kona Winds

Look to Wisconsin for political change, competition, enthusiasm, optimism and belief in a fresh start.

Jeta: Saving Hawaiʻi’s Hongwanji – And Bon Dances – Isn’t A Quick Fix Courtesy: Anju Madoka

Jeta: Saving Hawaiʻi’s Hongwanji – And Bon Dances – Isn’t A Quick Fix

Fortunately, traditional Japanese musicians and dancers are working to keep the bon dancing tradition alive here for other generations.

Makana Eyre: Rapa Nui’s Ruin Wasn’t ‘Ecocide.’ Stop Blaming The Victims AP

Makana Eyre: Rapa Nui’s Ruin Wasn’t ‘Ecocide.’ Stop Blaming The Victims

The colonizers not only wiped out the population of Easter Island but convinced the world the islanders caused their own collapse.

The Public Could Gain Free Access To These Government Records Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2013

The Public Could Gain Free Access To These Government Records

A long-sought fee waiver for records that would help people understand government is in the works. Gov. Josh Green gets some of the credit.

The Sunshine Blog: How Low Can We Go? Jamm Aquino/Civil Beat/2026

The Sunshine Blog: How Low Can We Go?

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

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaiʻi Voters Wanting Change Didn’t Get It Tuesday Jamm Aquino/Civil Beat/2026

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaiʻi Voters Wanting Change Didn’t Get It Tuesday

The big turnout and number of election “firsts” nationwide contrasted with what happened in our state – more voter apathy and more of the same politicians, with one exception.

Will Caron: Coming Up Green Will Caron/Civil Beat/2026

Will Caron: Coming Up Green

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

Jeta: This Tongan NFL Star Pivoted To Opera, Then Found His Voice Courtesy: Prospect PR

Jeta: This Tongan NFL Star Pivoted To Opera, Then Found His Voice

After a career-ending football injury, Taʻu Pupuʻa reinvented himself. Now, he’s telling his story in a new film, hoping to inspire more Polynesians to take the stage.

The Ala Wai And The Value Of An Idea That Didn’t Get Built David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The Ala Wai And The Value Of An Idea That Didn’t Get Built

Cooling seawater was considered to add flow and help circulation and water quality.