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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provided: Marina Kamahele/2025
Fix It! Roosters Love The Waikīkī High Life But Neighbors Don’t Love Them
Responsibility for managing feral chickens on Oʻahu varies from property to property.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General’s Office
Oʻahu Jail Killing Shines A Light On Prison Gang Mayhem
Grand jury testimony in a 2023 killing details the power and violence of an organization known as Murder Inc.