Cameron Miculka/Civil Beat/2021
‘It’s Ridiculous’: Public Grows Frustrated By Lack Of Fresh Water At Popular Big Island Beach
DLNR has tried to fix the waterline at least 40 times over the past four years at Hapuna Beach.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Supreme Court Grills Hu Honua In Latest Appeal
The two-hour hearing delved into the tree-burning power project’s legal claims after the PUC denied its permit.
AP/2023
‘I Feel Like They Murdered 25 Years Of My Life’
Freed after decades in prison for a wrongful murder conviction, a Hawaii man reflects on his case and his future.
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Fentanyl Test Strips Save Lives. Why Are They Illegal In Hawaii?
State Sen. Joy San Buenaventura plans to introduce a bill this session to decriminalize the test strips as Hawaii confronts more overdoses.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023
Banyan Tree Wasp Infestation Highlights Urban Decay In Hilo Waterfront
The plight of some 50 banyan trees near downtown Hilo puts a spotlight on Banyan Drive’s deeper, longstanding troubles.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Air Ambulance Crash Exposes Vulnerability In Neighbor Island Health Care
As a statewide emergency order ends, the governor and other doctors say more services are needed to reduce the dependency on medical air transport.
AP/2021
Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again Inside Summit Crater
The summit is inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and away from residential communities.
Courtesy: Kimo Alameda/2022
The Big Island Is Confronting A Big Problem With Fentanyl
One person dies every 11 days on the island from a drug overdose. A growing majority of those deaths involve the powerful, synthetic opioid fentanyl.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2022
Big Island Attempts To Curb Short-Term Rentals
Two County Council members say their proposed legislation is aimed at helping to ease Hawaii island’s housing crisis for residents.
Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2022
Prop Wash From Cruise Ship Tenders Creates Hazard For Kona Swimmers
A strong sideways current has endangered swimmers in Kailua Bay trying to make it back to shore, residents say.