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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.

Been To Therapy? You Can Still Register Your Firearm In Honolulu, Judge Rules Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Been To Therapy? You Can Still Register Your Firearm In Honolulu, Judge Rules

City lawyers said the ruling won't affect who might be eligible to register firearms.

New Aloha Stadium Development Plan To Include Only 1 Contractor David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

New Aloha Stadium Development Plan To Include Only 1 Contractor

State officials said the new stadium is expected to be open in time for the University of Hawaii's 2028 football season.

Oahu Man Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse In 2017 Still Hasn’t Gone To Trial David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu Man Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse In 2017 Still Hasn’t Gone To Trial

The man is facing similar allegations from his time as a volunteer and employed teaching assistant at Manoa Valley Church.

Vacant Homes Would Be Taxed At Higher Rate Under Possible City Plan Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vacant Homes Would Be Taxed At Higher Rate Under Possible City Plan

Honolulu officials have been keeping an eye on how Maui has managed the issue.

Mayor Insists City Didn’t Downplay Health Concerns Over Kailua Sewage David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Mayor Insists City Didn’t Downplay Health Concerns Over Kailua Sewage

Blangiardi and the state health director pushed back against assertions made by state clean water supervisors monitoring the situation.

A Rough-And-Tumble Oahu Park Is Finally Getting Some Love As Rail Opening Looms Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023

A Rough-And-Tumble Oahu Park Is Finally Getting Some Love As Rail Opening Looms

Community input is helping resuscitate this neglected facility along the future rail corridor.