Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
It’s Illegal To Ride A Moped Without A Helmet. Does Anyone Care?
Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.
Nathan Eagle/Honolulu Civil Beat/2013
Hawaiʻi Helicopter Safety: Kauaʻi’s Waimea Canyon To Get Cameras
Weather was the main cause of aviation accidents in Hawaiʻi over the past 20 years. The FAA hopes a network of remote cameras can make the skies safer.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2018
Honolulu’s Airport Has AI Theme Songs. The Internet Is Divided
The AI-generated tunes celebrating the islands are played hourly over the airport sound system. Some travelers think they misrepresent local culture.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiʻi Transportation Officials Want A New Military Partnership
A bill being considered by the Legislature would allow the state DOT to act as a military contractor to expedite federal projects for improvements to airports and roads.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Cyclists Lament Safety Barriers, Green Paint In Bike Lanes
New asphalt along South King Street meant bike path safety features had to be removed temporarily. They are taking too long to be replaced, cyclists say.
Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard/2026
Kaua’i Helicopter Crash: Here’s What We Know One Week Later
Survivors may provide investigators with valuable details about the March accident. That hasn’t been the case in fatal crashes over the past decade.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Traffic Cams May Soon Ticket For Registration, Safety Checks
One critic worries data from the cameras could be misused, but the state House gave preliminary approval to expanding the uses of the cameras.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Neighborhood Parking Limits Off To Choppy Start In Kalihi Valley
Residents in this Honolulu neighborhood clamored for parking restrictions. Now they’ve got mixed feelings about it.
Craig Fujii for Civil Beat
Free Bus Rides For Keiki? So Much For That
One supporter said she hopes the effort will come up again in a future year.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu’s Mayor Has Ideas To Improve Everyday Life On The Island
Mayor Rick Blangiardi pledged Wednesday night to make city services work faster for Oʻahu’s residents.