Column

Five storytellers took the stage on Aug. 3 having no idea, like the rest of us, of what was about to happen to the island they celebrated.

Candidates seeking office without the backing of the Democratic and Republican parties have adopted unique campaign strategies as they seek to change the status quo.

It's time to make way for a new generation of leaders at every level of government. That means giving young people more opportunities and second chances.

Government has a limited ability to deal with problems like homelessness and poor schools, but neighborhoods can take up the slack.

The oceanfront housing project for working families is unusual, but more public input is needed since it may change a longtime rural beach into semi-suburban housing.

Running against entrenched incumbents — even Republican officeholders — is daunting in Hawaii.

While we need to move beyond notions of racialized occupations, it's even more important to welcome COFA residents into the job market.

Judge Matthew Viola admitted that the public has an interest in how the state and Family Court placed Isabella Kalua with the parents accused of killing her.

Garret Zakahi loved fishing in Aiea streams as a boy. He used his knowledge of aquaponics to transform his Waikiki school.

The site of Civil Beat's next "Storytellers" event Is defying its sleepy reputation.