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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.
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.
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.
(Courtesy: Jeta Tang)
Jeta: What’s Left Of The Artists In Kakaʻako
How HART’s rail is displacing the creative community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.