Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2025
Pair Of Faded Crosswalks Near Diamond Head Present A Pair Of Safety Hazards
Transportation Department says rains, water main work have delayed re-striping of the Honolulu crossings.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
‘What’s That Smell?’ Mysterious Stench Stumps Nānākuli Residents
A West Side community has been plagued for several months by a deathly stink, but no one knows where it’s coming from.
Marcel Honore/Civil Beat/2025
Rail Work Is Causing Pedestrian Hazards And Headaches On Dillingham
Construction crews have torn up not just the streets but also the sidewalks, leading to potential ADA violations.
Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Beetles Attacked Wahiawā Botanical Garden Trees, Closing Trails
A large swath of the central Oʻahu garden has been closed for many weeks due to a coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation. It is scheduled to reopen Thanksgiving weekend.
Marcel Honore/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! Popular Downtown Honolulu Street Crossing Needs To Be More Visible
Scores of similar sketchy crosswalks have been removed, but this one connects city landmarks in a bustling downtown corridor.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! What’s A Playground Without A Slide?
A Honolulu park slide was removed and its entrance boarded up earlier this year. It’s still unclear when it’ll be replaced.
Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2025
Fixed It! Elevator, Broken For Many Months, Rises Again
Medical building patients who had to climb the stairs express relief
Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! Punahou Square Park Has Seen Better Days
A dog park is being added to the small park while other parts of it remain neglected.
Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! The Rough Ride Up Round Top Drive And Tantalus Road Needs Smoothing
The beloved Tantalus-Round Top Rural Scenic Corridor is full of potholes and uneven surfaces — and it’s not expected to be fixed anytime soon.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! Renovation Of Ala Wai Driving Range Is Months Overdue
After missing a spring deadline to reopen, a city spokesperson said the popular golf course driving range will be back in business in November.