Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Where, Oh Where, Have The Bikis Gone? Oʻahu Is Missing 800 Bikes
Only 478 bikes remained as of the end of April, down from a peak of roughly 1,300 bikes soon after its start.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Officials Accept Raises Without Hearing Public Opposition
Members of the public had little opportunity to comment on the raises, which are paid for with their tax dollars.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism
The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Vigilante Curb Painting Has ʻAiea Resident Seeing Red
Red paint on public curbs is reserved for Honolulu bus stops, but at one condo building, the enamel has been more widely applied.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Homelessness On Oʻahu: ‘Pretty Big Change’ In Sheltered Count
Meanwhile, keiki homelessness has shot up 43% since 2022, a new report shows.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
‘It’s Just Tiring’: 24 Hours Inside Hawai‘i’s Homeless Crisis
More than a dozen Civil Beat reporters and photographers set out to chronicle the reality of homelessness on Oʻahu on Jan. 26, the day of the homeless census. Here’s what they saw.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
‘Dire Consequences’: Honolulu Races To Save Flood Zone Funds
The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Top Honolulu Official Leaves City For Private Sector
The mayor designated Formby’s deputy Krishna Jayaram to fill the slot, which is subject to City Council approval.
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‘Renovation Aloha’ Hosts Fined For Illegal Airbnbs In Latest Misstep
Tens of thousands of dollars in fines for illegal vacation rentals are unpaid, the city says.