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Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues
New research shows housing displacement and income loss were central drivers of psychological harm.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Fewer Hawaiʻi Homes Are Vacant As Number Of Households Grow
Hawai‘i residents are getting older and more of us are living with disabilities, according to the latest census data.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Is Senator’s Affordable Housing Plan Happening? Depends Who You Ask
State authority says market conditions and project requirements put Aloha Homes on the shelf. Sen. Stanley Chang says the Kakaʻako development remains underway.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
With Hunger Growing On Oʻahu, A Push To Put Food Security To A Vote
The Charter Commission held a first hearing Monday of a proposal to create a food security fund using property tax revenue.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
More Hawaiʻi Residents Are Going Hungry, New Statewide Report Shows
The report was produced at a time when food security was bad in Hawaiʻi. But now, advocates say, it’s even worse.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
‘Hell-Hole’ Building Tenants Gain Traction In Court As Conditions Deteriorate
Remaining residents were terrified when a group of men in black clothing armed with a pistol showed up last week. Today they head back to court.
Courtesy: Larry Geller/2021
New Federal Rules Ramp Up The Pressure On People Who Count On Food Stamps
Thousands of people in Hawaiʻi will be cut from the program entirely or face additional hurdles, including added work requirements.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Going Hungry In Hawaiʻi? Government Shutdown To Halt Food Stamps
The state is creating a relief fund to cover costs for some — and will consider tapping into a $200 million contingency fund.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Controversial Bill To Phase Out Maui Vacation Rentals Could Get Watered Down
A temporary investigative group recommended rezoning thousands of apartment-zoned units so they can be used as both short- and long-term rentals.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiʻi Residents Could Face Electric Rate Hike In 2026
Energy advocates say HECO’s effort to increase rates sidesteps ratepayer protection law.