Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Traffic Cams Catch Speeders. But Most Don’t Get Tickets
Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Salary Increases Approved For Honolulu Politicians
Salary commissioners say the pay bumps are necessary to keep pace with public sector union raises and to ensure salaries are on par with officials’ job duties.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Cyclists Lament Safety Barriers, Green Paint In Bike Lanes
New asphalt along South King Street meant bike path safety features had to be removed temporarily. They are taking too long to be replaced, cyclists say.
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2026
Denby Fawcett: Hard Questions About Public Land Use In Kaimukī
Japanese kyudo archery only attracts a small number of users on Oʻahu but a new facility would take up considerable public space.
Honolulu Police Chief Candidates Getting Narrowed Down
Twenty community members have agreed to participate in panels that will interview semi-finalists next month.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Storms: Otake Camp Evacuation Ordered Again
Honolulu officials had planned to hold a press conference to provide updates on the storm Friday afternoon, but canceled it shortly after the evacuation order went out.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Storms: Governor Orders Oʻahu Shutdown Friday
Public schools, parks, libraries and most government offices on Oʻahu will close amid forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
North Shore Flood Will Add A Month’s Worth Of Debris To Landfill
The city has limited options when it comes to disposing tons of refuse from the flash floods that roared through the North Shore last month.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Council Criticizes Slow City Response To North Shore Flooding
City officials didn’t immediately have a clear picture of conditions on the ground. By the time they did, they said evacuation might not have been the safest option.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Kaimukī’s Queen Theater Is Falling Apart. Honolulu Doesn’t Want To Step In
The venue, which over the decades went from family friendly theater to purveyor of pornographic films, will likely continue to sit empty.