Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
That Purple Hawai‘i Vacation Lei Likely Came From Thailand. Lawmakers Want To Change That
Locals prefer local flowers, but imported flowers help stretch limited local supplies.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Will Hawaiʻi Take This Native Hawaiian Advisory Group Seriously?
The Aha Moku Advisory Committee weighs in on issues from fishing to military leases, but many think it’s not as effective as it could be.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa Dead At 74
The former congresswoman served as president of the Hawaiʻi Senate and chair of the Honolulu rail authority.
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Embezzler Or Victim? Native Hawaiian Contractor’s Family Fights Back
In various court filings, Christopher Dawson’s sister is pushing back against the DOJ narrative that he swindled a federal program meant to help his people.
Caldwell Facebook/2020
Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests
Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline
Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension.
Computerworld.com
UH Cyber Hack Exposed Social Security Numbers Of Up To 1.15 Million
The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center used driver’s license and voter data to recruit study subjects.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
More Design Delays Could Push Back Honolulu Rail Project — Again
The city center segment of the $10B rail project is supposed to open in March 2031, but an outside consultant questions whether that plan is still feasible.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed
A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
Tab For Pandemic Hazard Pay Grows As Gov. Green Seeks Another $100 Million
The state teachers’ union is also lobbying for pandemic hazard pay, which was not in their contract, but the Green administration supports the teachers’ plan.