Cory Lum / Civil Beat/2014
Can Hawaiʻi Tackle Football’s Massive Carbon Footprint?
Sports organizers, including the International Olympic Committee, are increasingly grappling with how to handle carbon emissions related to big events.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat
Hawaiian Airlines Changes Surfboard Policy After PR Wipeout
Travelers can now carry 10-foot, 5-inch surfboard bags on Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines flights.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Photo Essay: A Honolulu Bike Ride Like No Other
The Hawaiʻi Bicycling League celebrated its 50th anniversary with Sunday’s Honolulu Century Ride — a 100-mile journey from Waikīkī to Kaʻaʻawa and back.
Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Dogs vs. Jogs: Neighbors Jostle For Space At Prized Oʻahu Park
Dog walkers complain that a group of young Chuukese runners isn’t sharing Makiki District Park. The coach says he’s trying to respect others while making room for his runners.
(Denise Antolini/Civil Beat/2024)
Fix It! ‘Tis The Season For … Busted Public Bathrooms?
The early results of our Fix It! initiative are in, and there’s an emerging pattern.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Can I Sue My Neighbor For Playing Pickleball? The Noise Is Tearing Hawaii Neighborhoods Apart
The sport’s popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic, but its noise is getting to some residents.
Justin Gardner/University of Hawaii/2024
More Surfers In Hawaii Are Wearing Helmets — A Trend That Could Save Lives
Professional surfers sharing photos of cracked helmets and stories about dangerous wipeouts on social media are helping foster greater use of protective headgear.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Growing Demand Puts Pressure On Honolulu’s Sports Fields
Sports leagues are proliferating while the number of fields remains stagnant. One solution: Letting leagues play on school fields during off-hours.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Photos: Hanging 18 With A Woofing Waverider On Oahu’s North Shore
A Kahuku waterman offers a unique learning experience for visitors with the help of his canine companions.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
For Honolulu’s Trail Runners, ‘It’s The Exhaustion’ That Appeals
Residents push their limits on an early Saturday morning out on the trails.