Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
Native Hawaiians Grapple With The Mental Toll Of The Delta Surge
The pandemic has been bad for mental health overall, exacerbating anxiety in particular.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
‘Treading Water’ No More? Hawaii Public Service Workers See Hope In Student Debt Forgiveness
The Biden administration is now also considering cancelling debt for all students, not just those in public service.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How Long Can Gov. Ige Keep Invoking His Emergency Powers?
As it stands, Hawaii’s Covid-19 state of emergency officially ends on Nov. 30, but it won’t really be over until Gov. David Ige says it is.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaiian Electric Vows To Cut Carbon Emissions By 70% In Less Than A Decade
The utility said it hopes to add 50,000 rooftop solar systems to the 90,000 already connected to the grid as part of that goal.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Fines Embry Health $207K For Unregulated Covid Tests
The Arizona-based company vowed to work with Hawaii regulators.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaii Leading Climate Change Action, Schatz Says
Sen. Brian Schatz is now in Glasgow, Scotland for the UN climate conference and to take part in bilateral climate discussions.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2021
Big Island Teen Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To Bring A Gun To School
The 13-year-old boy was released to his parents after four and a half hours in custody.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Offers Free Trees For Planting On Arbor Day
A step toward Gov. David Ige’s vow in September to plant, conserve or restore 100 million trees on the islands by 2030.
Nathan Christophel/Civil Beat/2021
Kilauea Eruption Draws Visitors, Generating Awe And Revenue
But the national park must also spend more to deal with the increase of visitors when volcanoes are active.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
John Pelletier Officially Named Maui Police Chief
Pelletier will be sworn in Dec. 15.