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Reform-Minded Legislators Have Plenty Of Weapons — They’re Called Rules

November 20th, 2023|

Lawmakers don’t need leadership positions, just knowledge and guts, to dramatically change how the next session plays out. “Many legislators don’t understand the power they actually have.” So said the [...]

Climate actions centered on Indigenous knowledge can improve resilience : Big Island Now

November 19th, 2023|

Climate change in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands worsens inequities and threatens unique island ecosystems, cultural resources, human health, livelihoods, the built environment, and access to clean water and healthy [...]

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: UH Economists Sumner La Croix And Carl Bonham

November 19th, 2023|

The economists say Maui’s economy appears to be in better shape than anticipated, and they don’t expect Japanese visitors to return to pre-pandemic levels anytime this decade. Editor’s note: The Civil [...]

Big Island volunteers collect gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child : Big Island Now

November 19th, 2023|

Monday, in the parking lot at Living Stones Church in Kailua-Kona, more than 20 volunteers gathered to collect brightly colored shoeboxes, filled with Christmas gifts and necessities, to ship to [...]

Shrinking Spaces, Soaring Discontent Includes “Mini” Lavatories on Hawaii Flights

November 18th, 2023|

If your next flight is anything like our last one, you’ll find the lavatory more than a bit cramped. It isn’t your imagination or that you’re getting bigger. Instead, all [...]

House Group: Monitor For Contamination, But Also Restore Lahaina Wetlands

November 18th, 2023|

Testifiers lauded the idea, but the working group’s draft recommendations will require additional funding. In its draft report, the state House’s interim Environmental Remediation Working Group says more money is [...]

My Job Is Teaching the Next Generation of Voyagers

November 18th, 2023|

Bonnie Kahape‘a-Tanner helped found the Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy, which uses a double-hulled sailing canoe in its Hawaiian culture programs. Photo: Nicholas SmithName: Bonnie Kahape‘a-TannerJob: Founder and Project Director, Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging [...]

Review: United Airlines Hawaii Economy/Economy Plus. Comfort In The Friendly Skies?

November 17th, 2023|

Beat of Hawaii flew round trip between Hawaii and the mainland last week on United. Here’s what we found on United Airlines’ Hawaii economy and Economy Plus offerings. Both flights [...]

The Fate Of The North Shore’s Airfield Is Once Again Up In The Air

November 17th, 2023|

State transportation officials warn they will have to close Dillingham Airfield if negotiations with the Army, which owns the land, are unsuccessful. Dillingham Airfield, a popular North Shore destination for [...]

Big Island police investigating after man apparently shoots, kills self with rifle at Kona storage facility : Big Island Now

November 16th, 2023|

November 15, 2023, 9:12 PM HST A man who was living in a rented storage unit apparently shot and killed himself Wednesday afternoon at a Kailua-Kona storage rental facility. The [...]

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