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Makiki Loved Its ‘People’s Library’ — So Why Did It Close? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Makiki Loved Its ‘People’s Library’ — So Why Did It Close?

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The community library fell victim to miscommunication, unkept promises and a final act of desperation by the longtime volunteers.

Here’s Another Busy Highway Where The Crosswalks Have Been Removed Natanya Freidheim/Civil Beat

Here’s Another Busy Highway Where The Crosswalks Have Been Removed

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In response to a pedestrian fatality in Aina Haina, government officials ordered changes that residents say has made the area more dangerous.

Can Someone Please Turn These !*#@#&! Lights Off? Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat

Can Someone Please Turn These !*#@#&! Lights Off?

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The Ritz-Carlton’s ocean-facing skyscrapers are glaring bright all night, every night. Try living next to one.

Not Everyone’s Thrilled To Have A Film Crew In The Neighborhood Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Not Everyone’s Thrilled To Have A Film Crew In The Neighborhood

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“Magnum P.I.” is generating complaints from businesses and residents about the way it commandeers streets and parking places.

Being Funny Is Also Good Business For This Honolulu Rental Store Courtesy of Hawaiian Rent-All

Being Funny Is Also Good Business For This Honolulu Rental Store

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The new owners of an equipment rental company carry on the tradition of sharing jokes and wisdom on a marquee above the storefront.

Dead Bats Are Changing People’s Minds About This Energy Project Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Dead Bats Are Changing People’s Minds About This Energy Project

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North Shore residents used to be mostly OK with the Waimea Bay wind farm. Now they’re not so sure.