Guthrie Scrimgeour/Civil Beat/2025
Kaua‘i’s Robinson Family Quietly Pursues New Industrial Development
The island’s largest private landowner is exploring how to turn the old Olokele sugar mill into the rural Westside’s first industrial park.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Kauaʻi Renters Are Fighting A Hawaiian Homesteads Condo Project
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is being sued over a relocation plan residents say is inadequate.
AP Photo/Ronald Zak/2017
Kaua‘i Christmas Parade Float Sparks Uproar Over ‘Demonic’ Theme
The costumed Krampus characters were intended to represent another culture’s holiday tradition. Some left feeling scared, others were amused.
Civil Beat Wants To Build Stronger Connections Across The Hawaiian Islands
A clear longing for more local media coverage emerged from our recent survey of Kauaʻi and the Big Island. We intend to meet that need.
Courtesy: Fern Holland
A Month After Kauaʻi ICE Raid, Questions Linger
None of the 44 workers detained that day ended up seeking asylum. Their employer, a local janitorial contractor, has faced federal scrutiny before.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Kauaʻi’s Next Top Cop Says He’s A Relationship-Builder
San Diego Deputy Chief Rudy Tai’s conditional appointment as Kauaʻi police chief marks a turning point for a department with a documented morale problem.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Kauaʻi Police Commission Narrows Search For New Chief To These 4 Finalists
The police union raised concerns with some of the candidates as the department searches for a fresh start.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Young Brothers Wins 25% Rate Hike But Faces Stricter Oversight
The increase is expected to generate an extra $26 million in revenue, which the interisland barge service says will still leave it operating at a loss next year.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Federal Cuts Mean Less Help For Hawaiʻi Domestic Violence Victims
Programs providing targeted outreach to Native Hawaiian and Filipino survivors are among those facing cuts.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2025
Mākua Beach Parking Woes May Be Eased Under Kauaʻi Mayor’s Plan
Parking has been a problem for decades at the main access point shared by Mākua Beach and Hāʻena Beach Park. An effort to fix it may be gaining momentum.