Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! The Rough Ride Up Round Top Drive And Tantalus Road Needs Smoothing
The beloved Tantalus-Round Top Rural Scenic Corridor is full of potholes and uneven surfaces — and it’s not expected to be fixed anytime soon.
Matthew Leonard/Civil Beat/2025
Windward Oʻahu Senior Housing Stalls Amid Zoning Appeals Backlog
A proposed senior living facility in Kāneʻohe would bring a range of negative impacts, residents say. The developer says it will help meet a crucial need.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Parents Are Hopping Fences To Sneak Into Playgrounds
Lawmakers have pushed schools to open their facilities for recreational use, but the education department has raised concerns about liability and safety.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! Renovation Of Ala Wai Driving Range Is Months Overdue
After missing a spring deadline to reopen, a city spokesperson said the popular golf course driving range will be back in business in November.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Can Hawaiʻi Turn Around Another Deadly Year On The Roads?
An executive order emphasizes enforcement and safety education, but data shows infrastructure is also a major factor in many fatal accidents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Apologizes For ‘Misinterpreting’ Case
Legal experts said Sabrina McKenna’s opinion on the case involving three former city officials was not related to the matter before the court.
Honolulu Investigator Accused Of Witness Tampering Has Been Reinstated
The prosecutor’s office halted the investigation into one of its own employees, blaming a paperwork issue. Now he’s back at work.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Waiʻanae Goes All In With New $17M Facility To Boost Food Security
A 15-acre campus is expected to include a food bank, fruit trees, community kitchen, wastewater treatment center and more.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Stuck On A Honolulu Rail Platform? Let A Book Take You Somewhere
The city wants livelier rail stations. The library system wants more access to their books. Can a vending machine pilot project satisfy both goals?
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2025
Changing Course, Honolulu Is Now Planting Food In Public Spaces
Advocates envision free food for local commuters at rail stations and beyond.