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Shootz! On The Bright Side Of The Moon David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! On The Bright Side Of The Moon

Images include Capitol cleaning, opening day at the Legislature, an Oʻahu sunset and the ‘Onipa’a Peace March.

Hawaiian Airlines Announces More Job Cuts David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaiian Airlines Announces More Job Cuts

The airline expects additional cuts as it integrates operations with Alaska Air.

The Number Of ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Children In Foster Care Dropped To Lowest In Decades Getty Images/SanyaSM

The Number Of ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Children In Foster Care Dropped To Lowest In Decades

Department of Human Services officials attributed the steady decline to reforms. High caseloads and staff shortages continue.

Shootz! The North Shore Waves Keep Churning David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! The North Shore Waves Keep Churning

Scenes from another surfing competition, a horse therapy session and an informal memorial for a fallen firefighter.

Biden Honors Hawaiians Who Served On Remote Pacific Islands The White House

Biden Honors Hawaiians Who Served On Remote Pacific Islands

The U.S. sent 135 men before and during World War II to secure land claims.

Clare Connors, US Attorney For ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±, Submits Resignation Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Clare Connors, US Attorney For ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±, Submits Resignation

It will take effect just before Donald Trump’s second presidential term begins later this month.

Hawaiian Electric Industries Sells Most Of American Savings Bank Interest Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Hawaiian Electric Industries Sells Most Of American Savings Bank Interest

The sale to investors allows the company to focus on its core utility business and legislative agenda in response to the Maui wildfires.

Photo Essay: Teaching The Tasty Japanese New Year’s Tradition Of Mochitsuki Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Photo Essay: Teaching The Tasty Japanese New Year’s Tradition Of Mochitsuki

Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.

Shootz! ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Shows Off With Big Waves And Lava Flows David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾± Shows Off With Big Waves And Lava Flows

The Eddie Aikau surf competition attracted thousands to the North Shore, while a KÄ«lauea eruption produced fireworks on the Big Island and vog on every island.