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Cesspool Conversions: Honolulu Seeks To Connect More Homes To Main Sewer System Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023

Cesspool Conversions: Honolulu Seeks To Connect More Homes To Main Sewer System

A proposal to install sewer lines for a section of Ewa Beach is shaping up as a litmus test for the effort as homeowners say they need more help covering the costs.

Hawaii Developers Settle Lawsuit Over Lack Of Accessibility Features Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Hawaii Developers Settle Lawsuit Over Lack Of Accessibility Features

Five housing developments on Maui and Oahu were found to be in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

Honolulu Mayor Signs Bill To Ban Flavored Tobacco Courtesy: City and County of Honolulu

Honolulu Mayor Signs Bill To Ban Flavored Tobacco

But it will only take effect if state law nullifying county ordinances that regulate the sale of tobacco is reversed.

More Hawaii Schools Qualify For Free Meal Programs But The State May Not Participate Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

More Hawaii Schools Qualify For Free Meal Programs But The State May Not Participate

Recent changes to a federal program could allow for a significant expansion of free school meals in Hawaii, but it's unclear if the state will opt in.

Students Return To Lahaina Schools As EPA Seals Down Toxic Ash Courtesy: Environmental Protection Agency

Students Return To Lahaina Schools As EPA Seals Down Toxic Ash

State health and education officials say it's safe for kids to come back but some parents and teachers have doubts.

Maui’s New Tent Shelter Offers Second Chance To Homeless Fire Survivors And Others David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Maui’s New Tent Shelter Offers Second Chance To Homeless Fire Survivors And Others

In a dirt lot across from Kahului Airport, air-conditioned field tents, a mess hall, a clinic and wrap-around services give clients a shot at recovery at Pu‘uhonua o Nene.

Concerns Grow Over How To Control Toxic Ash As Re-Entry To Lahaina Picks Up Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Concerns Grow Over How To Control Toxic Ash As Re-Entry To Lahaina Picks Up

The Environmental Protection Agency is awaiting county approval to deploy Soiltac, a dust suppressant with glue-like qualities that the agency says is safe to use.

Hawaii Gets Federal Funding Boost In Mental Health Support For Maui Fire Victims Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Gets Federal Funding Boost In Mental Health Support For Maui Fire Victims

While concerns mount about the psychological stress fire victims are experiencing, officials say there has not been an increase in suicide rates.

Micronesian Tenants Fight Back Against ‘Terrible’ Apartment Conditions David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Micronesian Tenants Fight Back Against ‘Terrible’ Apartment Conditions

Advocates call for the state's landlord-tenant code reformed to better protect tenants from "unscrupulous" landlords.

Lahaina Residents Begin Returning Home For Closure, Keepsakes David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Lahaina Residents Begin Returning Home For Closure, Keepsakes

The opening of the first zone for reentry marked the start of the next phase in the recovery.