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Denby Fawcett: A Free Hula Show At The Waikiki Shell Is OK But Commercial Plans Raise Questions

Denby Fawcett: A Free Hula Show At The Waikiki Shell Is OK But Commercial Plans Raise Questions

A nonprofit group dedicated to protecting Kapiolani Park says the plan for commercial entertainment violates the conditions of the park’s charitable trust.

Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers

Media mogul David Black, who merged Honolulu’s two daily newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada.

Miske’s Daughter-In-Law Agrees To ‘Fully Cooperate’ In Last-Minute Plea Deal David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske’s Daughter-In-Law Agrees To ‘Fully Cooperate’ In Last-Minute Plea Deal

Delia Fabro-Miske’s agreement with prosecutors leaves only two defendants in the federal trial as jury selection continues.

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame Screenshot/Sheyna Lei Baysa/2024

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame

Heavy rain this week led to a deluge of household items flowing down waterways toward the ocean, and residents say the problem has gotten worse.

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative

A draft design includes more tree cover, wider walkways, fitness equipment, an upgrade to its skate rink and a hula mound.

Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents?

Honolulu mulls proposed changes to rules that supporters say would help more locals find housing. Critics say they would benefit developers more.

Potential Jurors Quizzed On Possible Bias As Miske Looks On In 1st Day Of Trial David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Potential Jurors Quizzed On Possible Bias As Miske Looks On In 1st Day Of Trial

The jury selection process is expected to take up to two weeks as attorneys question people one-by-one.

The Miske Trial Is Finally Beginning. Some Potential Jurors Are Worried John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020

The Miske Trial Is Finally Beginning. Some Potential Jurors Are Worried

Hundreds of witnesses may be called to testify in the federal criminal conspiracy case that also involves several former co-defendants who reached plea deals.

Deadly Shooting Spurs Calls For Stronger Protections For Domestic Violence Victims David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Deadly Shooting Spurs Calls For Stronger Protections For Domestic Violence Victims

Advocates say Theresa Cachuela’s killing shows limits of protective orders.

Fines Pile Up Over ATV Tours And Horseback Rides On North Shore Ag Land David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Fines Pile Up Over ATV Tours And Horseback Rides On North Shore Ag Land

A business owner is at odds with the city over a key question: What can agricultural land be used for?