Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Data Dive: ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Teens Less Likely To Drink Alcohol — Or Use Sunscreen
High school students in the islands reported lower rates of bullying and drug abuse than peers on the mainland, but fell behind them in other health measures.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Data Dive: Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Suffer For Lack Of Health Insurance
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to turn to traditional or cultural practices as a substitute for conventional medicine. Their health outcomes remain poor compared to white people.
Courtesy: Mahi Pono
Data Dive: Records Show Steep Rise In Foreign Ownership Of ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Farmland
One country is behind an increase in foreign ownership of ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s dwindling agricultural land holdings. Hint: It’s not China.
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Data Dive: Maui Renters Were Having A Tough Time Even Before The Fires
Census data released earlier this month reflects some of the housing challenges that existed even before the Lahaina fire.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Data Dive: ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Deportation Cases Hit Quarter-Century High
The backlog of cases in U.S. immigration courts has tripled since 2017 and is at record levels in ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±. Most involve immigrants from China.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Data Dive: Hawaii Has The Oldest Farmers In The U.S.
There are twice as many farmers over 75 as there are farmers under 35.
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Data Dive: Hawaii Nursing Home Deficiencies Among Highest In The Nation
The number of average deficiencies in Hawaii nursing homes almost doubled between 2015 and 2023.