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Big Island Residents Sue Mayor And Public Works Director Over Waipio Road Closure Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Big Island Residents Sue Mayor And Public Works Director Over Waipio Road Closure

The complaint says Mayor Mitch Roth relied on a flawed engineering report that exaggerated the risks of falling rocks to pedestrians and motorists.

Waipio Valley Road Closure Prompts Community Organizing, Legal Action Courtesy: Ed Johnston

Waipio Valley Road Closure Prompts Community Organizing, Legal Action

The road closure, which took many by surprise, has provoked emotional divisions among diverse groups of people who use the valley.

Homeless Survey Reveals Pandemic Effects On Neighbor Islands Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2021

Homeless Survey Reveals Pandemic Effects On Neighbor Islands

The 2022 point-in-time count shows a decrease in homelessness on Maui, while the Big Island and Kauai saw an uptick in people living on the streets or in shelters.

Authorities Investigate Death Of Big Island Tour Boat Crew Member Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Authorities Investigate Death Of Big Island Tour Boat Crew Member

Theresa Butts, 54, was killed while working aboard the 40-foot passenger vessel Uhane Nui O Naia, operated by the tour company Sunlight on Water, based in Kailua-Kona.

An Important Big Island Clean And Sober House Is Forced To Close Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2022

An Important Big Island Clean And Sober House Is Forced To Close

Laukapu House has been a refuge from the streets and addiction for seven years, serving more than 1,000 people in need, but must now vacate the property.

Hawaii Consumer Advocate Opposes Bioenergy Power Plant On Big Island Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2018

Hawaii Consumer Advocate Opposes Bioenergy Power Plant On Big Island

Critics say there are too many outstanding questions for the Public Utilities Commission to approve the Hu Honua project.

Big Island Mayor Touts Public Transport And Affordable Housing Projects Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2019

Big Island Mayor Touts Public Transport And Affordable Housing Projects

Public transportation has been expanding in Hawaii County in the past year with new bus routes, subsidized ride-sharing and other improvements.

Big Island Mayor Asks Governor to Declare Energy Emergency Submitted

Big Island Mayor Asks Governor to Declare Energy Emergency

Citing the expectation that the price of power on the Big Island is expected to rise by 20%, Mayor Mitch Roth says an emergency declaration is warranted.

NPS: What Do You Think About Helicopter Tours In Hawaii’s National Parks? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2020

NPS: What Do You Think About Helicopter Tours In Hawaii’s National Parks?

The federal government was supposed to make plans to reduce aircraft noise in parks two decades ago.

How An Unpaid $336 Insurance Bill Led To A Big Island Woman’s 9-Year Fight To Keep Her Home Courtesy: Eleanor Fernandes

How An Unpaid $336 Insurance Bill Led To A Big Island Woman’s 9-Year Fight To Keep Her Home

Eleanor Fernandes is one of a growing number of Americans whose reverse mortgages have unraveled, in some cases because their insurance lapsed and servicers bought much more expensive coverage on their behalf.