Kirstin Downey
Mayor Caldwell Hits Pause On Controversial Waimanalo Park Project
Updated: State historic preservation officials are taking another look at what Native Hawaiians say is a historic and sacred site that was torn up to build a ball field.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Waimanalo Park Opponents Are Settling In For A Long Fight
Protesters returned to the site just two days after being arrested by police for blocking access to the area.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Opponents Of Sherwood Forest Development File Lawsuit Against Honolulu, Federal Government
Despite a public outcry demanding Honolulu halt the project, Mayor Kirk Caldwell said the city is moving forward with it.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Police Arrest 28 Protesters Blocking Construction At Waimanalo Park
The protesters sang and chanted as they passively resisted the officers. They were later released after posting $100 bail each.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat
‘This Is Our Mauna Kea’: Oahu Wind Farm Opponents Say They’re Inspired By Big Island Protests
The movement on Mauna Kea is motivating others to assert collective power over land-use decisions, even at the last minute.
Courtesy: Wade Graham
Why Molokai Is The Least Developed Hawaiian Island
Even centuries before Captain Cook’s arrival, its resources were exploited by outsiders.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Critics Question Former Council Chair’s Ties To North Shore Project
Some residents ask whether campaign contributions and a job factored into Ernie Martin’s support for a controversial Pupukea project.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Taxing Unoccupied Homes Is A Good Idea
Developers and builders must be incentivized to construct more affordable housing — and not just as a percentage of units in condo towers.
Hawaii Community Development Board
Housing Advocates Might Love This Project, But The Neighbors Don’t
A private developer wants to “get some of the homeless people off the streets.” Maili residents are concerned about traffic and infrastructure.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
As Tourism Begins To Stall, So Does Hawaii’s Economy
Hawaii’s economic growth is beginning to stall, reflecting softening visitor arrivals and spending as the U.S. economy loses steam.