Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2024
Oahu’s Construction Waste Could Become Food For Crops At A New Kapolei Facility
An innovative recycling plant also hopes to provide a process to turn invasive weeds and grasses into something more useful.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
House Speaker Well Funded In Rematch With Persistent Opponent
Scott Saiki has 10 times the amount of cash in his campaign war chest compared with Kim Coco Iwamoto.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Hawaii Prisons Need More Thorough Internal Investigations, Commission Says
The state corrections commission encountered an array of problems during facility tours, including some serious safety violations.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Senators Grill DOE Officials For Failure To Spend Project Money Before Deadline
They question how the Department of Education communicated about its struggles to handle nearly $1 billion in capital improvement funds.
David Croxford
Green: New Budget Helps Maui But Doesn’t Neglect Housing, Mental Health
The governor revives the idea of a “green fee” levied on tourists that would help offset the impact of climate change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Tyson Miyake Picked To Fill Maui House Seat
The Wailuku resident and former government official was selected by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
The DOE Is Giving Up $465M In School Construction Funds. What Happened?
Lawmakers who managed to get projects funded for their neighborhood schools are upset, and want to know why the money won’t be spent as they intended.
Courtesy Justin Anderson
Former State Sen. Whitney Anderson Dead At 91
He served in the Hawaii Legislature for 20 years.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Codes Need To Be Updated And Enforced To Prevent Wildfires, Working Group Hears
Proponents identified the post-fire period as a perfect opportunity to reset local food production.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Maui’s Food System Is In Focus As The County Recovers From Fires
With the official opening of a new facility, Maui hopes to charge ahead with plans for greater food security.