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She Knew Mandela And Ran A Prison Arts Program. Next Up: The Honolulu Ethics Commission David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

She Knew Mandela And Ran A Prison Arts Program. Next Up: The Honolulu Ethics Commission

Tadia Rice, nominated by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, has a diverse and colorful resume far from the norm on the ethics board.

King Tide Leads To New Release Of Partially Treated Wastewater Near Pearl Harbor Cory Lum/Civil Beat

King Tide Leads To New Release Of Partially Treated Wastewater Near Pearl Harbor

The military said water in the area remained safe to use but warned another discharge may occur as ocean conditions persist.

Why A Disabled Man Who Asked For Help Fixing The Sidewalk Instead Got A Violation David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why A Disabled Man Who Asked For Help Fixing The Sidewalk Instead Got A Violation

The violation notice was suspended after Civil Beat asked DPP for comment. DPP denies retaliation.

Partially Treated Wastewater Discharged Near Pearl Harbor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Partially Treated Wastewater Discharged Near Pearl Harbor

About 9,500 gallons flowed into Mamala Bay after a pump failure, the military said.

Honolulu Changed Bus Routes To Accommodate The Rail. But Many Passengers Say No Thanks Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Changed Bus Routes To Accommodate The Rail. But Many Passengers Say No Thanks

City transportation officials say the goal is "one integrated system." But the changes have made commutes more difficult in some cases.

Former Hawaii AG Earl Anzai Dies At 81 Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Former Hawaii AG Earl Anzai Dies At 81

Anzai served as attorney general under Gov. Ben Cayetano from 1999-2002.

Half A Million Dollars Buys 6 Months Of Security Guards For Waikiki Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Half A Million Dollars Buys 6 Months Of Security Guards For Waikiki

While crime on the tourist strip is trending down the city says more resources are still needed.

Missing Waimanalo Girl Declared Dead, Opening Path For Suit Against State Honolulu Police Department

Missing Waimanalo Girl Declared Dead, Opening Path For Suit Against State

Isabella Kalua has been missing for almost two years and her adoptive parents have been charged with murder.

ACLU Sues Honolulu In A Bid To End Homeless Sweeps Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

ACLU Sues Honolulu In A Bid To End Homeless Sweeps

The civil rights group wants the court to order the city to stop "targeted enforcement and harassment," which it says is unconstitutional.

See You At Manoa Public Library For Civil Beat’s Next Pop-up Newsroom

See You At Manoa Public Library For Civil Beat’s Next Pop-up Newsroom

Meet with reporters and editors Friday July 28 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.