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Average Gas Prices In Hawaii, US Highest Ever Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Average Gas Prices In Hawaii, US Highest Ever

It comes as President Biden announces a U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas imports.

Hawaii Already Has Problem Gamblers, But It Has Few Resources To Help Them Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii Already Has Problem Gamblers, But It Has Few Resources To Help Them

Fears of increased addiction and crime are frequently cited as reasons not to legalize gambling in the Aloha State.

Why It Costs So Much To Own A Car In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Why It Costs So Much To Own A Car In Hawaii

High gas prices and registration fees make it expensive to own a car in Hawaii and that makes it even harder to afford to live here.

Hawaii’s Only Refinery Suspends Purchases Of Russian Crude Oil Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaii’s Only Refinery Suspends Purchases Of Russian Crude Oil

Par Pacific said it will turn to other sources from North and South America to meet petroleum demand in the islands.

Hawaii State Capitol Opens To The Public Monday Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii State Capitol Opens To The Public Monday

It has been off-limits to many for nearly two years because of Covid and security concerns.

‘Grab And Go’: How Officials Seized A Fifth Grader To Live With A Father She Barely Knew Courtesy: Hannah David

‘Grab And Go’: How Officials Seized A Fifth Grader To Live With A Father She Barely Knew

The case provides a rare glimpse of Hawaii officials’ immense power to remove children from their households, even without a court order.

Hawaii’s Economy Is Rebounding Faster Than Expected Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii’s Economy Is Rebounding Faster Than Expected

Mainland visitor arrivals in 2021 came close to meeting Hawaii’s banner year in 2019, when the state hosted more than 10 million visitors.

CPAC Speech Could Lead To Gabbard’s Expulsion From Hawaii Democrats Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

CPAC Speech Could Lead To Gabbard’s Expulsion From Hawaii Democrats

The party’s Oahu chapter is asked to investigate the former congresswoman, who is accused of helping to raise cash for the GOP.

Honolulu’s Mayor Is Lifting The Covid Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Venues Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu’s Mayor Is Lifting The Covid Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Venues

Mayor Rick Blangiardi said Oahu’s Safe Access program will end Saturday, but the statewide indoor mask mandate stands.

Micronesian Community Group Hosts Conversation With Honolulu Police Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat/2022

Micronesian Community Group Hosts Conversation With Honolulu Police

The event was an effort to improve community relations with Honolulu police after reports of racial disparities and the killing of a 16-year-old Chuukese boy last year.