Honolulu Fire Department Relied On Risky Tactic In Deadly Blaze
Firefighters have a mantra: Risk a lot to save a lot. But a newly uncovered federal investigation into a firefighter’s death cautions fire departments against risking everything when they don’t know whether there’s anyone to save.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
‘Hell-Hole’ Building Tenants Gain Traction In Court As Conditions Deteriorate
Remaining residents were terrified when a group of men in black clothing armed with a pistol showed up last week. Today they head back to court.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2025
Queen Emma Land Co. Wants Former Tenant To Tear Down Historic Building
The controversy over the downtown Honolulu building pits one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest real estate services companies against an aliʻi trust established by Queen Emma to benefit her hospital.
Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! Punahou Square Park Has Seen Better Days
A dog park is being added to the small park while other parts of it remain neglected.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Change Is Hard But Progress Is Real: Setting The Record Straight On HNL Build
DPP continues to work closely with its partner, Speridian, to fix bugs, refine workflows and provide targeted staff training.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
‘Complete Failure’: Honolulu Permit Workers Say Tech Upgrade Is A Bust
The permitting director insists the new program is working and problems are being fixed, but some staff are begging for a return to the old system.
Leilani Combs/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! The Rough Ride Up Round Top Drive And Tantalus Road Needs Smoothing
The beloved Tantalus-Round Top Rural Scenic Corridor is full of potholes and uneven surfaces — and it’s not expected to be fixed anytime soon.
Matthew Leonard/Civil Beat/2025
Windward Oʻahu Senior Housing Stalls Amid Zoning Appeals Backlog
A proposed senior living facility in Kāneʻohe would bring a range of negative impacts, residents say. The developer says it will help meet a crucial need.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi Parents Are Hopping Fences To Sneak Into Playgrounds
Lawmakers have pushed schools to open their facilities for recreational use, but the education department has raised concerns about liability and safety.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2025
Fix It! Renovation Of Ala Wai Driving Range Is Months Overdue
After missing a spring deadline to reopen, a city spokesperson said the popular golf course driving range will be back in business in November.