Honolulu

Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal Screenshot/R.M. Towill Corporation

Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal

When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more.

Ban Taxpayer-Funded Mailers During Elections, Ethics Chief Says Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Ban Taxpayer-Funded Mailers During Elections, Ethics Chief Says

The Honolulu ethics director says elected officials should not send printed newsletters to constituents within 60 days of elections.

Kidney Nonprofit’s Taxpayer-Funded Bus Is Collecting Dust Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Kidney Nonprofit’s Taxpayer-Funded Bus Is Collecting Dust

The Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s mobile care clinic was never put into service for kidney patients, according to the nonprofit’s CEO.

Jeta: What’s Left Of The Artists In Kakaʻako (Courtesy: Jeta Tang)

Jeta: What’s Left Of The Artists In Kakaʻako

How HART’s rail is displacing the creative community.

Honolulu Considers Fining, Jailing Homeless Over Shopping Carts David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Considers Fining, Jailing Homeless Over Shopping Carts

Violators could be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for up to a month if found with shopping carts under this proposal.

Lala’s Wrath: Homes Swept Away, Some Power Outages May Last Months Jessica Terrell/Civil Beat/2026

Lala’s Wrath: Homes Swept Away, Some Power Outages May Last Months

Widespread damage followed the tropical storm, including power outages, road closures and flash floods. Homes were damaged, and trees fell on cars and people.

Tropical Storm Lala: Maui, Honolulu And Kauaʻi Counties Face Storm Impacts Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026

Tropical Storm Lala: Maui, Honolulu And Kauaʻi Counties Face Storm Impacts

Thousands faced power outages as these islands, home to more than 1.2 million people, remained under a tropical storm warning.

In A Hidden Hawaiʻi Gulch, A Wartime Secret Opens To The Public Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

In A Hidden Hawaiʻi Gulch, A Wartime Secret Opens To The Public

Last month, the National Park Service started guided tours to Honouliuli, a former World War II internment camp.

Hawaiʻi Primary Winds Down Saturday Evening As Last Ballots Cast Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Hawaiʻi Primary Winds Down Saturday Evening As Last Ballots Cast

The election drew both newcomers and veterans to the state’s voter service centers across the islands.

Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Needs Your Help To Identify Historic Sites David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Kirstin Downey: Honolulu Needs Your Help To Identify Historic Sites

Some historic buildings the city owned may have been unknowingly demolished.