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Free Summer School Programs In Hawaii Face Uncertain Future Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Free Summer School Programs In Hawaii Face Uncertain Future

As federal coronavirus funding expires, the Hawaii Department of Education must make the case for continued investments in summer learning.

Hawaii Prison Officials Hope A New Women’s Wellness Center Will Reduce Recidivism Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Prison Officials Hope A New Women’s Wellness Center Will Reduce Recidivism

The Women’s Prison Project is raising $85,000 for a wellness center at the prison that is expected to improve quality of life for incarcerated women.

Emergency Room Closure In Wahiawa Magnifies A Capacity Crunch Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Emergency Room Closure In Wahiawa Magnifies A Capacity Crunch

As emergency rooms filled with patients, Honolulu’s head of emergency services was tasked with coordinating ambulance arrivals.

The Clock Is Ticking For Hawaii To Commit Its Remaining Federal Coronavirus Funds Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Clock Is Ticking For Hawaii To Commit Its Remaining Federal Coronavirus Funds

The unparalleled flow of dollars from the U.S. Treasury has created both challenges and opportunities for local government.

Homeless Villages: A Viable Solution To Getting People Off The Street Or Just The Latest Fad? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Homeless Villages: A Viable Solution To Getting People Off The Street Or Just The Latest Fad?

The Green administration is pushing to build a dozen kauhale this year throughout Hawaii.

People With Limited English Lost Money And Help In Lahaina Response David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

People With Limited English Lost Money And Help In Lahaina Response

Advocates say it took too long for federal agencies to understand Maui’s unique language needs after the wildfires, and that the state must be better prepared.

Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings

A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state’s future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

‘Forever Chemicals’ In Red Hill Groundwater Warrant More Investigation, Regulators Say Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hi

‘Forever Chemicals’ In Red Hill Groundwater Warrant More Investigation, Regulators Say

The problem goes beyond a high-profile spill of firefighting chemicals in 2022, officials said.

‘Unpaid Heroes’: Momentum Grows For Comprehensive Paid Family Leave In Hawaii Chad Blair/ Civil Beat/2024

‘Unpaid Heroes’: Momentum Grows For Comprehensive Paid Family Leave In Hawaii

Covid revealed how vulnerable many are when a family member needs serious care. But business groups and some unions oppose cost burdens.