Owners Of Lahaina’s ‘Miracle House’ Are Leaving The Light On For Neighbors
The only way the owners of Lahaina’s red-roofed “miracle house” have been able to process what happened — and cope with their ...
Fix It! Where Is The Soap In Honolulu’s Public Bathrooms?
When Evan Weber was elected to the Kailua Neighborhood Board last year, he knew the first thing he wanted to tackle was ...
Six Ways Legislators Can Make Life Better In Hawaiʻi
But these six priorities seem like a good place to start. With the state sitting on a budget surplus, this is the time to ...
Miske Died Of Fentanyl Overdose In Federal Detention, Medical Examiner Says
Michael Miske Jr., who was convicted in July of operating one of the most notorious organized crime rings in Hawaiʻi, died of ...
South Maui Housing Project Delayed After County Messes Up Public Hearing
On Sept. 24, prior to sending the proposal to the council, planning commissioners held a public hearing in Wailuku, when it ...
Another Honolulu Rail Contractor Demands More Money, Citing Years Of Delays
Long years of rail construction setbacks may again inflict pain on Honolulu taxpayers. Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV — one of the ...
Governor Injects $2.2 Million Into Revival Of Hawaiʻi Fire Marshal’s Office
The resurrection of a Hawaiʻi fire prevention agency appears to be on course after Gov. Josh Green announced a plan to inject ...
Holiday Thoughts On Legislative Committees And Rules
If you don’t have time to seriously consider and hear all the bills introduced and referred to the committee then ideas, ...
Native Hawaiian Contractor Chris Dawson Has Died While Under Investigation
Christopher Dawson, a prominent Native Hawaiian defense contractor, was found dead Friday on Oʻahu, according to the Honolulu ...
Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano Erupts In Remote Area
Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world’s most active volcanoes — Kilauea, on the Big Island. The ...
Update From The Editor: Honolulu Civil Beat's Ambitious Plans For 2025
In my three months here, we have welcomed several new staff members, including Managing Editor Jonathan Martin, and launched ...
Economic Inequality
The only news outlet in Hawaii dedicated to public affairs reporting. Our mission is to engage and educate the community on important public issues through in-depth reporting, explanatory and ...