Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Lee Cataluna: So Much For The Honolulu Rail Tax Being Temporary
We’ve been paying the extra GET for nearly 20 years already. Now there’s a bill to keep it going another 20.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
A 15-Year Extension Of Honolulu Rail Tax Advances In The Senate
Extending the excise surcharge to 2045 could raise another $5 billion or more for the Skyline project, taking it to Ala Moana. Only two people showed up to testify.
Will Caron/Civil Beat/2025
Will Caron: Crazy Train
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonists.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Another Honolulu Rail Contractor Demands More Money, Citing Years Of Delays
In a $324 million lawsuit, a key contractor alleges the city hasn’t resolved its claim because it wants to avoid further public criticism.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Rail Supporters Worry About Funding Under Trump Administration
The city is counting on another $600 million from the Federal Transit Administration to help pay for rail construction to Kakaako.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Rail Authority Board Keeps Colleen Hanabusa As Chair
The debate over Hanabusa’s role on the board became tense at times, with one board member agitating for new leadership.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Rail: City Officials Talk Skyline’s First Year
Transportation officials discuss the ups and downs of Honolulu’s first year running a new public transit system.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Rail CEO Gets A Hefty Raise As Part Of New Long-Term Contract
Lori Kahikina will earn $336,000 per year under the new contract. It also includes a requirement for her to complete a training program for top executives.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
HART Scrambles To Free Up Cash For Rail’s Push Into The City Center
Other work may be delayed because a $1.66 billion bid was $300 million more than the rail authority had budgeted.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
HART Reaches ‘Huge Milestone’ With Contract Award For City Center Guideway And 6 Stations
Tutor Perini Corp. bid $1.66 billion to design and build the rail segment east from Middle Street to Kakaako.