Lawsuit Challenges Maui County Homeless Sweep
The county said it would make shelter beds available prior to moving homeless people from the area in September but the lawsuit says adequate space was not provided.
New Police Chief Wants To Import Successful Las Vegas Programs To Maui
John Pelletier wants to use community policing programs and revamping oversight of use-of-force incidents to improve relations in Maui.
Ige Leads Hawaii Group To Scotland For UN Meeting
The COP26 conference on climate change runs through Nov. 12.
Should A Pilot Program To Expand Homeless Services In Hawaii Be Extended?
Ohana Zones funding has helped transition 1,100 homeless people into permanent housing.
Experts Say Covid-19 May Never Go Away, But It’s Becoming Manageable
Some think Hawaii is through the worst of the coronavirus pandemic but health officials urge caution as the virus becomes endemic.
Civil Beat Files Lawsuit To Learn Who Has Died In State Custody
State corrections officials refuse to reveal who has died behind bars, saying medical privacy laws prohibit disclosure.
Army Holds Large-Scale Readiness Exercise In Hawaii For The First Time
Commanders say the Joint Pacific Multinational Training Center drills are likely to continue to be held in the islands, which have more realistic terrain for war scenarios.
The Plan To Redraw Hawaii’s Political Lines Goes Out For Public Comment
The redistricting commission is moving a widely disliked plan forward while an alternate plan drafted by a Kailua resident is getting some support.
Former City Auditor: Les Kondo Is The ‘Poster Child For Bad Auditing’
Edwin Young encourages the Legislature to “take action” against the state auditor or risk consequences. But the state auditor said Young is biased.
Hawaii Families Look To The Federal Spending Bill To Keep Them Afloat
Despite Hawaii’s Democratic leadership, the state does not offer paid medical and family leave. Some hope Biden’s bill could change that.