Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu Bus Commuters Are The Latest Victims Of Federal Funding Cuts
The city announced that nearly $10 million for seven programs, including a Waiʻanae Coast bus rapid transit project, has been eliminated.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Feds Want To Protect Hawaiʻi Female Athletes. Let’s Show Them How
Campbell High’s class action lawsuit has shown that female athletes in the state face real problems. We need help from readers to ferret out issues at other schools.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Federal Judge Won’t Make Bribery Investigations Public — So We’re Appealing
The details behind bribery convictions of two Hawaiʻi lawmakers are vital to restoring the public’s confidence in the integrity of our political system.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Trump’s New Energy Order Puts State Climate Laws In DOJ Crosshairs
Besides Hawaiʻi laws aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change, a high-profile case brought by Honolulu against major oil companies could be affected.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Prep Policies For Transgender Students Face Legal Scrutiny
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi says Maui Prep’s proposed policies for transgender students violate state anti-discrimination laws.
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Hawaiʻi Is Failing Special Education Students. Federal Cuts Could Make It Worse
Families and researchers say possible funding cuts and reduced federal oversight could make it harder for special education students to receive the services they need in schools.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Long Story Cut Short: The Interesting History Of Hawaiʻi’s Federal Czar
Hawaiʻi once had an office in the nation’s capital to watch out for the state’s interests. Gov. Josh Green is hoping to resurrect the idea.
FBI Recorded Hawaiʻi Lawmaker Being Given $35,000
Three years after the handoff, the identities of an unnamed man and the lawmaker he paid remain unknown to the public.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Transgender Students Have Strong Protections In Hawaiʻi. That May Not Last
A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Is Being Evicted Amid Federal Cuts
Observatory leaders have assured local emergency officials their public service will continue, but questions linger about how and where that work will happen.