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Major Landlord Accused Of Discriminating Against Section 8 Renters In Hawaiʻi Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2026

Major Landlord Accused Of Discriminating Against Section 8 Renters In Hawaiʻi

Testers sent by a nonprofit were told by agents for Greystar, the largest owner of apartment complexes in the United States, that their vouchers would not work.

‘Out Of Options’: Siting Oʻahu’s New Landfill Is A Political Nightmare  Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

‘Out Of Options’: Siting Oʻahu’s New Landfill Is A Political Nightmare 

The Honolulu mayor is once again pitching a new location for the island’s rubbish. Will he finally succeed this time?

Empty Homes Tax: Some Like The Idea. Oʻahu Politicians Won’t Hear Of It Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Empty Homes Tax: Some Like The Idea. Oʻahu Politicians Won’t Hear Of It

The two most recent proposals to tax empty homes in Honolulu have each failed to advance by just one vote.

High Oil Prices Hammer HECO Customers. Here’s Why Flickr

High Oil Prices Hammer HECO Customers. Here’s Why

Average Oʻahu home electric bills are up $60 since June 2025.

Quotable: It’s That Time Of Year

Quotable: It’s That Time Of Year

Here’s a famous Hawaiʻi expression you should take to heart.

Hawai‘i Raises Truck Bed-Riding Age, Testing A Cherished Island Tradition AP Photo/Mengshin Lin

Hawai‘i Raises Truck Bed-Riding Age, Testing A Cherished Island Tradition

Gov. Josh Green, who witnessed a truck bed accident in 2023, signed the bill into law to increase the legal age from 12 to 16.

LNG, Housing And Accountability: Governor Candidates Q&As PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

LNG, Housing And Accountability: Governor Candidates Q&As

The incumbent faces three challengers on his way to the general election.

Word Search: Spain

Word Search: Spain

In honor of the World Cup win, here’s a way to learn a bit more about the champs.

Severely Ill Prisoners Granted Early Release Are Left Stuck Behind Bars Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Severely Ill Prisoners Granted Early Release Are Left Stuck Behind Bars

Hawaiʻi is the only state without a specific law allowing for compassionate release for prisoners, relying instead on an internal policy.

Candidate Q&A: Governor – Calvert Williamson

Candidate Q&A: Governor – Calvert Williamson

“Green fee revenues should be transparent, independently audited, and prioritized for wildfire prevention, water infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and community resilience.”