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Naka Nathaniel: The Paradox Of Honoring Traditions Plays Out In Hula Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Naka Nathaniel: The Paradox Of Honoring Traditions Plays Out In Hula

At Merrie Monarch, a kumu hula continually pushes for innovation in the ancient Hawaiian art.

Hawaii Legislature Ails From A Deficiency Of Democracy

Hawaii Legislature Ails From A Deficiency Of Democracy

It’s a systemic problem that has made legislators largely unresponsive to community needs.

Denby Fawcett: How A Young Man With Wanderlust Traveled The World For 50 Years Capturing Humanity In Photographs Courtesy Rachel Breitweser/2024

Denby Fawcett: How A Young Man With Wanderlust Traveled The World For 50 Years Capturing Humanity In Photographs

Steve McCurry, who visited Punahou School last week, made the famous National Geographic cover of the "Afghan Girl" and many other memorable images.

Turning A Lose-Lose Tax Into A Win-Win David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Turning A Lose-Lose Tax Into A Win-Win

Hawaii is one of the few remaining states that require family members who inherit a business to pay an estate tax.

Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Politicians Should Try Something New — Improving Life For All Of Us Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Politicians Should Try Something New — Improving Life For All Of Us

Forget the scenery, forget the weather and ask yourself this: What was the last thing your government did for you that made you feel good about living here?

Support Efforts That Make It Safer And Convenient To Walk Natanya Friedheim/Civil Beat/2018

Support Efforts That Make It Safer And Convenient To Walk

Pedestrians are usually blamed for accidents, but it is often not backed by data.

Beth Fukumoto: Fixing The Gender Pay Gap Means Tackling Child Care And Paid Leave Getty Images/iStockphoto

Beth Fukumoto: Fixing The Gender Pay Gap Means Tackling Child Care And Paid Leave

Women in Hawaii keep up pretty well with men until they have children or take on the responsibility of caring for relatives.

The Sunshine Blog: Read The Latest Bizarre Motion In The Keith Kaneshiro Bribery Case. Or Some Of It Anyway David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Read The Latest Bizarre Motion In The Keith Kaneshiro Bribery Case. Or Some Of It Anyway

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

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Doesn’t Have Political Leaders Like Patsy Mink Anymore Submitted: Gwendolyn Mink/1993

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Doesn’t Have Political Leaders Like Patsy Mink Anymore

The longtime public servant is being honored by the U.S. Mint, so it's a good time to look back at a remarkable career of firsts and adherence to principles.

The Sunshine Blog: Hawaii Senate Still Messing With UH, Just Because It Can Screenshot/2024

The Sunshine Blog: Hawaii Senate Still Messing With UH, Just Because It Can

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