Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Driving Change For Hawaiʻi One Story At A Time
It would be too depressing to constantly uncover problems if we didn’t have faith that some of them could be solved.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Governor’s Proposed State Budget Anticipates More Federal Cuts
Facing reductions caused by President Trump’s policies, the state’s budget will prioritize essential services such as health care and food security.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2025
Kamehameha Schools Trustee Finalists Are Walking Into A Challenging Future
Three men are seeking to lead one of the country’s largest charitable trusts.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Building Fires Are On The Rise; Safety Inspections Aren’t Keeping Up
Two fatal fires at the Wild Ginger Inn and the old Puʻuʻeo Poi Factory in Hilo expose gaps in the state’s fire safety inspection system.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Says Current Rules Are Enough To Prevent AI Abuses
Despite lawyers citing fake, AI-generated citations in court documents, a new report finds existing rules provide adequate safeguards.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Mayor Makes Appointment To Fill Vacant Council Seat
Starting. Jan. 1, Kauanoe Batangan will fill the Kahului residency seat left vacant by the late Tasha Kama.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
With Hunger Growing On Oʻahu, A Push To Put Food Security To A Vote
The Charter Commission held a first hearing Monday of a proposal to create a food security fund using property tax revenue.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Federal DOJ Sues Hawaiʻi For Refusing To Provide Voter Data
So far the Trump administration has sued 18 states for failing to come through with some or all of the voter registration records it is demanding.
J. Scott Applewhite/AP
‘Fraud Magnet’? Top Senator Wants To Halt SBA Contracts, Citing Hawaiʻi Case
In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joni Ernst cited a criminal investigation of Christopher Dawson, accused of hijacking small business funding intended to help Native Hawaiians.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
The Fight Between Honolulu Rail And A Contractor Gets Uglier
Honolulu’s rail authority is alleging Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV knew the claims it made in its lawsuit last month were ‘false and misleading.’