Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
New UH Agriculture Dean Wants To Help Hawaiʻi Grow More Of Its Own Food
During 16 months on the job, Parwinder Grewal has hired more faculty, secured millions in funding and started setting up a new undergraduate degree in farming.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
State Utility Official Under Investigation For Bullying Staff, Toxic Environment
Whistleblower says utility commission risks “a mass departure of critical staff.”
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Hawaiʻi Foster System In Crisis: Kids Still Sleeping In Offices, Hotels
Following Civil Beat’s inquiries about the issue, the Department of Human Services is launching a task force to explore solutions.
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Hawaiʻi To Settle Teacher’s Claim He Was Fired Over False Abuse Allegation
The Department of Education concluded the teacher posed a threat to children due to the allegation and a prior assault conviction.
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Republican Named To Represent East Oʻahu After Rep. Gene Ward’s Death
Ward’s seat has been vacant since the longtime East Honolulu lawmaker retired on March 31 due to illness.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Will Hawaiʻi’s Supreme Court Curb Governor’s Power To Suspend Laws?
One justice compared Josh Green’s “maximalist” use of emergency proclamations to President Donald Trump’s controversial use of executive orders.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
How The Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Has Gone From Cash Cow To Eyesore
The harbor’s status as a public asset is at odds with the state’s long-term goals for private management boating facilities.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Manager Alleges Potential Fraud In Homeless Village Construction
Manager claims a variety of legal violations during construction of the kauhale tiny homes, but the developer says he doesn’t understand the law.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Chief Justice Says He’ll Retire On High Note After Rare Legislative Success
In his last year on the Supreme Court, Mark Recktenwald helped secure funding for Judiciary programs throughout Hawaiʻi.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaiʻi Governor Creates National PAC To Support ‘Pro-Science Candidates’
Josh Green appeared with his Heal America political action committee partners while on a state-sponsored trip.