David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
State Demands Church Return Housing For Homeless Elderly — Or Buy Them
The 20 state-owned units were installed last year in the parking lot of the Hawaii Cedar Church in Kalihi. The kauhale currently shelters kūpuna and families.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu Sewer Rates Are Likely To Go Up — A Lot
Additional upgrades are needed to prevent contaminated wastewater from being discharged into the ocean.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Police Reform: How To Fix A Watchdog That Will Barely Bark, Let Alone Bite
The Honolulu Police Commission has been long-criticized and often targeted for significant reform. Several proposals are in the works for voters to consider next election.
Courtesy: Governor's Office
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Photo Essay: Raising Spirits On Earth Up To The Heavens
The 27th Annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi brought an estimated 50,000 people together Monday to remember their loved ones with a Memorial Day ceremony.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Honolulu Sees Doubling Of Vacation Rental Registrations Under New Rules
The city has made it easier to sign up, but many owners are still flying under the radar even in areas like Waikīkī and Ko Olina where short-term rentals are legal to operate.
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.
Jeremy Hay
Fixing It! Sidewalk Corner Passable Now, But More Work Needed
Two street Oʻahu street problems featured by Civil Beat are now in various stages of repair.
AP Photo/Marco Garcia/2020
Honolulu Approves Last Big Covid Hazard Payments For City Workers
After years of delays, the City Council signed off on a $41 million deal with the state’s largest union after previously reaching agreements with two other unions.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Honolulu Eyes Changes To Hanauma Bay Reservation System
The parks department is trying to balance the need to maintain visitor numbers at the popular snorkeling site while maintaining conservation efforts.