Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2025
Kirstin Downey: Historic Preservation Division Is Woefully Understaffed
A single state archeologist is juggling about 300 projects on Oʻahu, from reviewing development proposals to responding when laws are violated.
Nicola Dove/Apple TV+
Kirstin Downey: An Unlikely Hero Emerges In New ‘Chief Of War’ Series
The Apple TV+ series starring Jason Momoa is somewhat historically accurate although darker truths seem to have been left alone.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s High-Priced Geothermal Consultants Are Getting Heat
Hawaiʻi wanted to educate Big Island residents about geothermal energy. So far, the plan seems to be backfiring.
AP Photo/Mengshin Lin/2025
Hawaiian Petroglyphs Reemerge Thanks To Changing Tides And Shifting Sands
It’s the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago. Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner Glen Kila believes it’s a message from his ancestors about rising ocean levels.
Spc. Abreanna Goodrich/U.S. Army via AP/2023
Army Wants Faster Movement On Deal For Hawaiʻi Live-Fire Training Lands
The Army secretary said he asked Gov. Josh Green’s office for a list within the next few weeks of things the military can do to help the community.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Search Begins For New Kamehameha Schools Trustee
Trustees earn up to $186,000. Applications are due Sept. 1.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Fires Settlement: Kamehameha Schools Poised To Pay $872 Million
A state court will decide soon whether to allow one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest charitable trusts to settle claims related to the fires that destroyed Lahaina.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
OHA Trustees Race To Beat Deadline For New Controversial Budget
Staff and some trustees had been caught off guard by a dramatically different spending plan. Monday’s decision came after a flurry of changes to reach a compromise.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2025
OHA Staff Baffled By Spending Plan Filled With Dramatic Cuts, Changes
A vote comes Monday for the new budget, which some fear could undermine the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ mission.
Claire Caulfield/Civil Beat/2020
Kirstin Downey: Sacred Burial Sites Are Being Destroyed In This Town
Local and state officials are joining forces to protect and preserve iwi kūpuna that are more frequently turning up in Kailua.