David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022
No Car? No Problem. Car Rentals Cater To Honolulu Residents Who Don’t Really Need One
As more companies compete to offer short-term car-renting options, living without a car in Honolulu could get easier and bring down the cost of living.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
Report: Pandemic Has Driven More Families Below The Poverty Line In Hawaii
Many households are increasingly vulnerable to falling further down the financial ladder.
City and County of Honolulu
Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money
The reasons behind the failure of the ballot measure are complicated but experts point to “economic NIMBYism” as a culprit.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Rising Prices, Increasing Poverty, Slowing Job Growth: Hawaii’s Economy Faces Grim Times
Among those facing higher costs are Oahu utility customers whose October bills could show more cost increases on top of a dramatic rise over the past year.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
‘People Are Really Struggling’: Hawaii Food Banks Scramble To Meet Increased Demand
Rising food costs and the end of pandemic-era assistance programs are driving a spike in demand for food assistance.
University of Hawaii
Blueprint For Hawaii Housing? UH Project For Students And Faculty Is Going Up At Relatively Little Cost
A Hawaii lawmaker says the public private housing partnership could be a model for state-owned affordable rentals.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaii Condo Fees Are Among Nation’s Highest. And They’re Squeezing The Middle Class
For many middle class home owners, maintenance fees can be almost as high as a mortgage.
Courtesy: Le Village Cowork/2022
Hawaii Has A Child Care Crisis. Employers Could Help Solve It
Setting up on-site daycare can be an expensive and difficult undertaking, but there are other creative ways that companies can help young families.
Courtesy: Larry Geller/2021
Ige Extends Emergency SNAP Benefits Through July
The governor has signed a second emergency proclamation, extending the provision of federally increased allowances under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
What Will The New Minimum Wage Mean For Hawaii’s Farmers?
Finding workers is hard in Hawaii, so many farms pay extra, but lifting the benchmark to $18 could present a new set of problems for farmers.