(Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025)
Good News For Kewalo Basin Coral Recovery
Over a year after significant damage, more than 90% of the reattached coral colonies have survived.
Jeremy Hay/Civil Beat/2025
Pair Of Faded Crosswalks Near Diamond Head Present A Pair Of Safety Hazards
Transportation Department says rains, water main work have delayed re-striping of the Honolulu crossings.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018
Hawaiʻi Wants To Bring Home The Bacon Again — Literally
Pork production in the islands has dropped significantly in the past 20 years. The state is now taking calls for help from piggeries more seriously.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Building Fires Are On The Rise; Safety Inspections Aren’t Keeping Up
Two fatal fires at the Wild Ginger Inn and the old Puʻuʻeo Poi Factory in Hilo expose gaps in the state’s fire safety inspection system.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
With Hunger Growing On Oʻahu, A Push To Put Food Security To A Vote
The Charter Commission held a first hearing Monday of a proposal to create a food security fund using property tax revenue.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Here Are The Texts A Honolulu Official Sent Threatening Funding Over Vote
The mayor’s right-hand man says he stands by the messages he sent to two council members ahead of a confirmation hearing.
DLNR/2023
When Disaster Strikes, Can Hawaiʻi Feed Itself? More Prep Is Needed
With the Maui fires and Covid pandemic in mind, advocates cite progress in bolstering the food system but recognize there’s work to do.
Photo illustration by Peter DiCampo/ProPublica
He Spent Funds Meant For Native Hawaiians On Polo And Porsches. The Federal Government Failed To Stop Him
A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
AI Is Everywhere. Will Honolulu Voters Get To Set Limits?
Artificial intelligence is already widely used in city government. Some residents want to see the charter updated to require more transparency.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
‘What’s That Smell?’ Mysterious Stench Stumps Nānākuli Residents
A West Side community has been plagued for several months by a deathly stink, but no one knows where it’s coming from.