Data Dive

Honolulu’s Checkbook: Who’s Getting Paid And How Much Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu’s Checkbook: Who’s Getting Paid And How Much

The expenses include more than $3,000 from the Climate Change and Resiliency Fund spent at the arcade and sports bar Dave and Buster’s.

It’s True: Power Outages Happening More Often In Hawai‘i Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

It’s True: Power Outages Happening More Often In Hawai‘i

The power isn’t just going out more frequently. It’s staying out for longer.

Almost Half Of Hawaiʻi Schools Have Unreliable Fire Alarms Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Almost Half Of Hawaiʻi Schools Have Unreliable Fire Alarms

The education department has made significant progress with repairing school fire alarms in recent years, but aging systems and outdated parts remain a concern. 

PAC Spending In Primary Shows That Money Talks

PAC Spending In Primary Shows That Money Talks

An analysis of primary election results shows that most of the candidates supported by political action committees won their races outright or will move on to the November general election.

After Maui Fires, Rents Dropped, But Money Is Tighter Sean M. Hower/Civil Beat/2026

After Maui Fires, Rents Dropped, But Money Is Tighter

A new report released Tuesday shows a mixed bag for Maui residents who are still reeling from the devastating fires three years ago.

Maui Candidates Are Benefitting Big From PACs

Maui Candidates Are Benefitting Big From PACs

About half of the money spent by political action committees on neighbor island races went to Maui, where the future of short-term vacation rentals has dominated the political landscape.

Hawaiʻi Loves Its Elementary Schools. That Changes With Time Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi Loves Its Elementary Schools. That Changes With Time

The state’s elementary schools had the greatest number of students and teachers feeling safe and satisfied.

Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026

Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade

Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.

Hawaiʻi’s Childcare Shortage Is One Of The Nation’s Worst Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi’s Childcare Shortage Is One Of The Nation’s Worst

Hawaiʻi has one of the nation’s biggest shortages of licensed childcare programs, according to a national study.

Tourists Visiting Hawaiʻi Have Changed Dramatically In Recent Years David Croxford

Tourists Visiting Hawaiʻi Have Changed Dramatically In Recent Years

A growing number of Californians have been flocking to Hawaiʻi in recent years, while tourism from Japan is half what it was before the pandemic.