Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Changed Bus Routes To Accommodate The Rail. But Many Passengers Say No Thanks
City transportation officials say the goal is “one integrated system.” But the changes have made commutes more difficult in some cases.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Former Hawaii AG Earl Anzai Dies At 81
Anzai served as attorney general under Gov. Ben Cayetano from 1999-2002.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Half A Million Dollars Buys 6 Months Of Security Guards For Waikiki
While crime on the tourist strip is trending down the city says more resources are still needed.
Honolulu Police Department
Missing Waimanalo Girl Declared Dead, Opening Path For Suit Against State
Isabella Kalua has been missing for almost two years and her adoptive parents have been charged with murder.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
ACLU Sues Honolulu In A Bid To End Homeless Sweeps
The civil rights group wants the court to order the city to stop “targeted enforcement and harassment,” which it says is unconstitutional.
See You At Manoa Public Library For Civil Beat’s Next Pop-up Newsroom
Meet with reporters and editors Friday July 28 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Neighborhood Board Election Outcome Reversed After Rematch
Honolulu City Council is looking for more explanation of online election glitches.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Developers Are Betting Big On Honolulu’s Business District. Will It Pay Off?
The investment mirrors a countrywide trend toward downtown revitalization efforts.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
No Safety Check, No Problem: Honolulu Clerks Helped Car Dealers Cheat System
Residents may be driving cars that haven’t been certified as safe, a city report said.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Auditor: City Hiring Is Still Falling Short Despite Improvements
A new audit found shortcomings in data collection but Honolulu HR chief says things are getting better.