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Feds Investigating At Least One Prison Guard’s Actions In OCCC Killing Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Feds Investigating At Least One Prison Guard’s Actions In OCCC Killing

More than one corrections officer has caught the interest of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Aloha Stadium Contracts Are Set For Final Vote David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Aloha Stadium Contracts Are Set For Final Vote

The contracts have not been publicly released, but officials promised to publicize the documents after they’re signed by all parties.

Why This Honolulu Housing Strategy Is Not A ‘Super Successful’ Program David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why This Honolulu Housing Strategy Is Not A ‘Super Successful’ Program

A new state law requires counties to let homeowners build two additional housing units on eligible properties. Honolulu is struggling to persuade people to build just one.

Fix It! Water Has Been Leaking From This State Building For Over A Month Caitlin Thompson/Civil Beat/2025

Fix It! Water Has Been Leaking From This State Building For Over A Month

Community members near the Diamond Head Health Center have noticed a steady stream of water leaking from the property around the clock.

Honolulu Police Union Members Want Next Chief To Come From Within HPD David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Honolulu Police Union Members Want Next Chief To Come From Within HPD

Union members who responded to a survey conducted in July also stressed they want someone with patrol experience who will focus on staffing the front line.

Former Chief Demands $780,000 From City For ‘Wrongful Termination’ Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Former Chief Demands $780,000 From City For ‘Wrongful Termination’

After initially refusing to release it, the city shared a demand letter sent by former Honolulu police Chief Joe Logan demanding payment for the remaining two years of his term and damages for emotional distress.

Defense Claims Oʻahu Jail Killing Had ‘Nothing To Do With Being In A Gang’ Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Defense Claims Oʻahu Jail Killing Had ‘Nothing To Do With Being In A Gang’

Lawyers for three defendants acknowledged their clients’ gang affiliations, but said other inmates beat Chris Vaefaga to death.

Honolulu Airport Travelers Fend For Themselves Amid Tsunami Threat David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Honolulu Airport Travelers Fend For Themselves Amid Tsunami Threat

A mother-daughter excursion in Waikīkī was spoiled by the tsunami warning. They blame airport communication failures for leaving them stranded with hundreds of other travelers.

Traffic Tsunami During Evacuation Offers Lessons For Future David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Traffic Tsunami During Evacuation Offers Lessons For Future

Cars were backed up for hours, and miles, on Tuesday in Honolulu as residents responded to alerts by jumping in their cars. Experts say there are other options.

Honolulu Leads Climate Change Legal Fight Against Fossil Fuel Companies David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Leads Climate Change Legal Fight Against Fossil Fuel Companies

The city says the companies knew for decades that their products caused global warming and profited from it. The outcome could indicate how other cases play out.