Hawaiʻi

Green Suggests Hawaiʻi Might Scale Back On Income Tax Cuts David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Green Suggests Hawaiʻi Might Scale Back On Income Tax Cuts

The governor also says he will likely tap into the state’s “rainy day” reserve to draw down hundreds of millions of dollars to balance the state budget.

Honolulu Rail Pays $41 Million In Dispute Over Ala Moana Extension Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Honolulu Rail Pays $41 Million In Dispute Over Ala Moana Extension

The settlement gives the city the easements it needs to build through Kakaʻako, but HART does not yet have the money to construct that segment.

Recent Government Salary Hikes At The Top Leave Many Public Workers Behind Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Recent Government Salary Hikes At The Top Leave Many Public Workers Behind

The latest update to Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database reflects major public-sector wage increases across Hawaiʻi — but not for everyone.

Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database Is Updated. Here’s How To Use It David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Civil Beat’s Public Salary Database Is Updated. Here’s How To Use It

A few tips can help narrow search results and improve your experience while using this popular online tool.

Festival Inspired By ‘Burning Man’ Ignites Big Island Debate Falls on Fire Facebook page

Festival Inspired By ‘Burning Man’ Ignites Big Island Debate

The events on private property outside of Hilo were held without permits, and critics say they should not be allowed to continue, especially on agricultural land.

Trans Community Hits New Barriers To Gender-Affirming Care In Hawaiʻi Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Trans Community Hits New Barriers To Gender-Affirming Care In Hawaiʻi

Even before President Donald Trump took office, transgender patients in Hawaiʻi were struggling to get insurance to cover some treatments. Now it’s getting worse.

What Makes Hawaiʻi Unique? The Answer Can Be Surprisingly Poetic Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

What Makes Hawaiʻi Unique? The Answer Can Be Surprisingly Poetic

Submissions to Civil Beat’s fifth Neighborhood Haiku project reveal fresh, albeit brief, insights into island life.

Former Lifeguard Chief Who Sparred With Mayor Is Finalist For His Old Job Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Former Lifeguard Chief Who Sparred With Mayor Is Finalist For His Old Job

After falling out with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi a year and a half ago, former Ocean Safety Chief John Titchen is interested in getting his job back.

Hawaiʻi’s Green Fee Is Latest Climate Change Effort Challenged By Trump Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaiʻi’s Green Fee Is Latest Climate Change Effort Challenged By Trump

The Department of Justice wants to join the cruise ship industry’s lawsuit against the state over a new tax on passengers visiting the islands.

How Hawaiʻi’s Pride Revives The Māhū Spirit Courtesy Capitol Modern and The LVRG Group

How Hawaiʻi’s Pride Revives The Māhū Spirit

October’s celebration honored and reclaimed a history once nearly erased.