Honolulu

Honolulu Fire Department Relied On Risky Tactic In Deadly Blaze

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.

‘Hell-Hole’ Building Tenants Gain Traction In Court As Conditions Deteriorate 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.

Queen Emma Land Co. Wants Former Tenant To Tear Down Historic Building 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.

Fix It! Punahou Square Park Has Seen Better Days 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.

Change Is Hard But Progress Is Real: Setting The Record Straight On HNL Build 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.

‘Complete Failure’: Honolulu Permit Workers Say Tech Upgrade Is A Bust 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. 

Fix It! The Rough Ride Up Round Top Drive And Tantalus Road Needs Smoothing 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.

Windward Oʻahu Senior Housing Stalls Amid Zoning Appeals Backlog 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.

Hawaiʻi Parents Are Hopping Fences To Sneak Into Playgrounds 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.

Fix It! Renovation Of Ala Wai Driving Range Is Months Overdue 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.