Christina Jedra/Civil Beat 2022
Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention
Hawaii delegation wants to get money to upgrade a failing wastewater treatment plant.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Has Had Amazing Success Reducing The Number Of Homeless Vets. Here’s How
The number of homeless veterans in Hawaii declined by 51% between 2015 and 2022, a number far higher than the national average.
AP Photo/Aaron Favila/2023
US, Philippines Hold Largest War Drills Near Disputed Waters
About 12,200 U.S military personnel, 5,400 Filipino forces and 111 Australian counterparts are participating in the exercises.
Not Just Fuel: Red Hill Families Drank Antifreeze Too, Lawsuit Says
The Navy confirmed the presence of “icing inhibitor” in its fuel.
IISS via AP/2023
Military Chief Vows US Will Defend Indo-Pacific Freedoms
Adm. John Aquilino spoke a year after a security alliance between China and the Solomon Islands sent shudders throughout the South Pacific.
U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Samantha Sanchez
Puuloa Shooting Ranges To Be Moved Away From Shoreline
Community members have expressed concerns about beach erosion and lead contamination.
Military Families In Hawaii Could Soon Have An Easier Time Finding Schools
House Bill 262 would give families more flexibility in finding schools closer to home.
Navy Media Content Services
The Military’s Public Information Black Hole
The military regularly fails to share what are supposed to be public records.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2023
‘Ramping It Up On Steroids:’ Defense Contractor Wants A Bigger Role In Hawaii’s Economy
The once low-profile firm Booz Allen Hamilton is making a push to connect with the community and fill jobs to face China.
Gaylord Paul Garcia/Maui County/2023
Space Force Vows ‘Above And Beyond’ Cleanup Of Maui Spill
Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir said a team will take measurements to better understand the severity of the contamination.