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This Stretch Of North Shore Highway Could Be Moving Inland — With A Parking Lot On The Beach Side Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

This Stretch Of North Shore Highway Could Be Moving Inland — With A Parking Lot On The Beach Side

Managed parking is set to come to this popular beach teeming with tourists and residents who come to watch the sea turtles.

Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal

Members of IBEW 1260 had to pick up the pieces after former business manager Brian Ahakuelo and his wife were convicted.

City Council Finalizes Budget At Heated Meeting

City Council Finalizes Budget At Heated Meeting

Council approved $3.4 billion budget focused on fighting crime and building homes.

Solving Honolulu’s Bike Commute, One Sketchy Intersection At A Time Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Solving Honolulu’s Bike Commute, One Sketchy Intersection At A Time

From "leading intervals" to "bike boxes," the city's avid cyclists have plenty of ideas to make the streets more accessible.

‘Bait And Switch’? These West Oahu Residents Say They’re Victims Of A Big Developer David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘Bait And Switch’? These West Oahu Residents Say They’re Victims Of A Big Developer

A lawsuit filed by Hoopili residents says power lines that were supposed to be buried are now towering above the subdivision.

The North Shore Hasn’t Had A Public Pool For Decades. It May Finally Be Getting One David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The North Shore Hasn’t Had A Public Pool For Decades. It May Finally Be Getting One

Half of Hawaii's kids can't swim, and pools are less likely to be located near lower income communities.