Hawaiʻi To Settle Teacher’s Claim He Was Fired Over False Abuse Allegation
The Department of Education concluded the teacher posed a threat to children due to the allegation and a prior assault conviction.
It’s Your Money: City Attorney Delays Raise Price Tag In $3.25M Settlement
Honolulu City Council approved a payout to the United Public Workers to resolve a dozen disputes over garbage collector pay. Delays by city officials added thousands in fees and fines.
It’s Your Money: Honolulu To Pay $2.1 Million To End Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit
Sefo Fatai spent nearly three years in jail awaiting trial for drug charges that were ultimately dismissed by the court.
It’s Your Money: $28,500 To COFA Migrant Denied Gun Permit By HPD
The Micronesian plaintiff sued the state, arguing he was denied fundamental rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
It’s Your Money: ‘The White Lotus’ May Cost Hawai‘i Taxpayers $550,000
The hit show debuted on Maui in 2021. Filming has since moved offshore but editing work done on Kaua‘i allows for tax benefits.
It’s Your Money: Kauaʻi Hiking Hazards Could Cost Taxpayers $550K
The state has tentatively agreed to pay a pair of tourists injured at Waimea Canyon State Park in 2021 and 2023.
It’s Your Money: School Harassment Case Could Cost Hawaiʻi Taxpayers $150K
Stevenson Middle School Principal Katherine Balatico sued the education department for failing to protect her and her family after they received death threats through her job.
Honolulu Police Spent $150k On A Robot Dog. It’s Playing Dead
The Honolulu Police Department hasn’t used “Spot” for about three years.
It’s Your Money: $275,000 For Heart Attack Caused By False Missile Alert
A lawsuit over the 2018 mistaken emergency alert has finally been settled.
June 2025
Monday, June 9
Hawaiʻi To Settle Teacher’s Claim He Was Fired Over False Abuse Allegation
Friday, June 6
It’s Your Money: City Attorney Delays Raise Price Tag In $3.25M Settlement
May 2025
Wednesday, May 14
It’s Your Money: Honolulu To Pay $2.1 Million To End Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit
April 2025
Monday, April 7
It’s Your Money: $28,500 To COFA Migrant Denied Gun Permit By HPD
Friday, April 4
It’s Your Money: ‘The White Lotus’ May Cost Hawai‘i Taxpayers $550,000
March 2025
Friday, March 28
It’s Your Money: Kauaʻi Hiking Hazards Could Cost Taxpayers $550K
Tuesday, March 25
It’s Your Money: School Harassment Case Could Cost Hawaiʻi Taxpayers $150K
Tuesday, March 4
Honolulu Police Spent $150k On A Robot Dog. It’s Playing Dead
February 2025
Tuesday, February 25
It’s Your Money: $275,000 For Heart Attack Caused By False Missile Alert
Tuesday, February 18
It’s Your Money: Sex Harassment Claim Against Judge Could Cost Taxpayers $90K
September 2019
Thursday, September 5
Kealoha Cases Are Racking Up ‘Endless’ Taxpayer Legal Bills
Wednesday, September 4
Honolulu Council OKs Funds To Shield Records Seized By Feds
April 2019
Monday, April 1
$3M Settlement After Rock Slide Adds To Taxpayers’ Legal Bill
February 2019
Friday, February 8
Taxpayers Hit With $1.1 Million Tab After State Settles Lawsuits
May 2017
Thursday, May 25
Hawaii Taxpayers Are On The Hook For $18 Million To Settle Claims
March 2017
Tuesday, March 21
Pedestrian Death Could Cost Honolulu Taxpayers $900K
January 2017
Friday, January 20
Potholes, Lost Inmate Property, Falling Ceiling Cost Taxpayers
July 2016
Monday, July 25
It’s Your Money: Special Session’s Price Tag At Least $10,000
December 2015
Wednesday, December 9
It’s Your Money: How A Pothole May Cost The City $1.2M
June 2014
Thursday, June 26
It’s Your Money: HPD Spends $240,000 to Record License Plates
May 2014
Thursday, May 8
It’s Your Money: Honolulu Pays $50,000 to Bicyclist Hit by Garbage Truck
March 2014
Wednesday, March 5
It’s Your Money: Prison Guards Punch Kids, Costs State $180K
February 2014
Tuesday, February 18
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Gov Wants $60,700 for Membership Fee
It’s Your Money: Governor’s Office Gets a $475K Tech Upgrade
December 2013
Monday, December 23
It’s Your Money: Man Shot By Honolulu Police Gets $150K
November 2013
Thursday, November 14
It’s Your Money: Lack of Flood Prevention Costs Honolulu $2.7 Million
April 2013
Friday, April 19
It’s Your Money: Rapist Wins $35k From Honolulu After Cops Beat Him Up
Thursday, April 4
It’s Your Money: Bumpy Roads, Brain Injury And A $1.7 Million Pothole
March 2013
Saturday, March 30
It’s Your Money: Teacher Subs Lawsuit Could Cost Hawaii Taxpayers $75M
Friday, March 1
It’s Your Money: Student Trips, State Pays $30K
February 2013
Tuesday, February 26
It’s Your Money: Faulty Hose Sends Taxpayers’ Dollars Down the Drain
Thursday, February 21
It’s Your Money: Taxpayers Owe $550K After Kids Are Put in ‘House of Horror’
December 2012
Tuesday, December 4
It’s Your Money: $300K For Legal Help in HPD Discrimination Case
November 2012
Wednesday, November 21
It’s Your Money: Feds Spend Thousands on Fish Management Book
Friday, November 16
It’s Your Money: Death By Electrocution Costs Honolulu $550K
Saturday, November 10
It’s Your Money: Hawaii’s Election Holiday Cost Taxpayers Millions
October 2012
Tuesday, October 2
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Schools Paying Double for Hot Dogs
August 2012
Tuesday, August 28
It’s Your Money: HPD’s Free Ride
July 2012
Tuesday, July 3
It’s Your Money: Sooey! Honolulu Pig Control Costs $1,400 Per Head
April 2012
Friday, April 20
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Owes $3 Million for Hazardous Scenic Lookout
Thursday, April 12
It’s Your Money: Council Spends on Travel and TVs
Thursday, April 5
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Owes $60,000 in Harassment Suit
March 2012
Thursday, March 29
It’s Your Money: State To Pay $210,000 For Fatal Kauai Wreck
Thursday, March 22
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Owes $1.2M In Fight Over Voting Machines Contract
Tuesday, March 6
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Taxpayers Bitten by Butch the Wild Boar
February 2012
Tuesday, February 28
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Owes Nearly $1 Million In Fatal Crash Lawsuit
Saturday, February 25
It’s Your Money: Hawaii Residents Expected to Pay for Whistleblower Suit
About This Series
An occasional series that looks more closely at public expenditures.