Matthew Leonard/Civil Beat/2026
We Reported On A Dangerous Crosswalk. State DOT Fixed It!
The previous signal timing put turning vehicles on a potential collision path with pedestrians at a busy Honolulu intersection. State engineers took action.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026
Not Again! Another Sidewalk Collapse Next To Barefoot Beach Cafe
The sidewalk along Queen’s Beach continues to collapse into the sand.
Taylor Nāhulukeaokalani Cozloff/Civil Beat/2026
Crumbling Big Island Tennis Court Has Needed Repaving For Years
The project has languished in the planning phase with the county as weeds and cracks grew.
Courtesy: Karen de Brum
Lānaʻi School Relies On Temporary Power Lines For Years
The education department did not provide a timeframe for when Lānaʻi High and Elementary would receive permanent repairs to its electrical system.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Access To Oʻahu Outdoor Recreation Spot Still Restricted After Storm Damage
As crews continue to repair roads damaged by this spring’s Kona low storms, a reader asks when to expect restored access to a prized Oʻahu nature spot.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Vigilante Curb Painting Has ʻAiea Resident Seeing Red
Red paint on public curbs is reserved for Honolulu bus stops, but at one condo building, the enamel has been more widely applied.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Fixed It! Remote West Kaua‘i Beach Park Reopens
Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026
Power Has Been Out In These Oʻahu Classrooms For Months
A building at Kalāheo High School has faced a power outage since the fall. Families are advocating for more funding to repair the school’s electrical system.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026
Children Play At Their Own Risk In This Mililani Park
The city has no timeline for when it can be fully repaired.
Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026
West Kaua‘i Residents Want This Remote Beach Park Reopened
Polihale State Park’s dirt road needs to be cleared of debris and resurfaced.