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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Latest USDA Cuts Will Harm Hawaiʻi’s Food Security, From Farmers To Kids
Hawaiʻi’s food security is already weak. Nearly one-third of children in the state live in a food insecure home and the demand for food banks is on the rise.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi Cost Of Living Is Creating A Mental Health Crisis For Workers
Residents experiencing food insecurity are more likely to experience depression and have suicidal thoughts, according to new research.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Debate Keeps Swirling Around Paid Family Leave In Hawaiʻi
Advocates say the need is greater than ever. But unions, businesses and state agencies are resisting.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2024
Waikīkī Restaurant Owner Investigated For Not Paying Workers
State, federal agencies are looking into claims of bounced paychecks from the owner of Makana Lani and Burgers on Bishop.
Jeremy Hay
Struggling To Survive: Hawaiʻi Residents Take On Debt, Think About Leaving
Report: More people having trouble getting by are on neighbor islands.