Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Rail Is Still Waiting For The Feds To Release Large Chunks of Money
HART had hoped $125 million would quickly be released last year to help fund the $10 billion project but now expects that money won’t arrive until December.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Changed Bus Routes To Accommodate The Rail. But Many Passengers Say No Thanks
City transportation officials say the goal is “one integrated system.” But the changes have made commutes more difficult in some cases.
Alana Eagle/Civil Beat/2016
Lanai Ferry Seeks Higher Ticket Fare For The First Time In 15 Years
The public can weigh in next month on whether state regulators should approve the proposed 37% increase.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Struggle To Provide Health Care For Rural Islands Nearly Turned Tragic For This Expectant Mom
For months the fragility of a vital air link endangered the health of people across rural Hawaii. The state is still trying to fix it.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
This Stretch Of North Shore Highway Could Be Moving Inland — With A Parking Lot On The Beach Side
Managed parking is set to come to this popular beach teeming with tourists and residents who come to watch the sea turtles.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Solving Honolulu’s Bike Commute, One Sketchy Intersection At A Time
From “leading intervals” to “bike boxes,” the city’s avid cyclists have plenty of ideas to make the streets more accessible.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Is Set To Join Other Counties In Raising Taxes To Pay For Roads And Housing
A pending law would expand how the counties can use a half-percent general excise tax surcharge.
Alana Eagle/Civil Beat/2016
Maui County May Buy The Lanai Passenger Ferry
The privately owned ferry service is a critical mode of transportation for the island’s 3,000 residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Buckle Up: Resident Only Parking Zones May Expand Across Oahu
Parking in residential areas would essentially be limited to those who live there.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
With One Airline Left, Molokai And Lanai Residents Struggle To Access Medical Care
Hospital officials are very concerned that the problem is only getting worse.