Former Honolulu Police Chief Says Mayor’s Threats Led Him To Quit
Joe Logan is suing the city and Mayor Rick Blangiardi, saying the mayor threatened him and his family before forcing him to step down.
Cody Yamaguchi/Civil Beat/2024
Big Island Mayor Says State Won’t Meet 2050 Deadline To Wipe Out Cesspools
The state mandate to get rid of the reef-killing sewage systems is unrealistic, according to Mayor Kimo Alameda. But important steps can be taken now.
John Hill/Civil Beat/2025
Tsunami Prediction Has Gotten Much Better. Hawaiʻi Just Needs More Data
Specialized buoys can monitor waves on the seafloor. But there are few sea-level stations between Asia and Hawaiʻi to test the accuracy of the forecast.
Pacific Tsunami Center
Hawaiʻi Tsunami History: How They’ve Shaped The Islands
Hawaiʻi got lucky Tuesday, but we haven’t always been let off the hook — and may not next time.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
AI In The Courtroom? Complaints About Misuse By Hawaiʻi Lawyers Growing
Hawaiʻi is seeing an increase in complaints against lawyers accused of improperly using artificial intelligence programs to help produce documents, but the state court system has yet to take decisive action to address the problem.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Quiet Beaches, Traffic, Canceled Flights: How Hawaiʻi Prepared For Tsunami
Traffic was gridlocked and sirens blared every hour after a tsunami was generated by a massive earthquake off Russia.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat2012
Tsunami Warning Latest: Evacuation Zone; Maps; Shelters + More
Get the latest tsunami warning zone map, evacuation areas, preparation tips and more.
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Public Broadcasting In Hawaiʻi Is OK – For Now
Local broadcast executives are sorting out major questions following federal funding cuts.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Waikīkī Restaurant War Reveals Gaps In Hawaiʻi Business Protections
The dispute between two restaurants with the same name on the same block underscores a weakness in the state’s trademark system
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Photo Essay: Westside Students Learn Life And Cultural Lessons Through Aquaculture
Waiʻanae High School’s Marine Science Learning Center aims to connect students with their heritage and sense of place — and also address the region’s food insecurity, which is among the worst on Oʻahu.