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Solving Honolulu’s Bike Commute, One Sketchy Intersection At A Time Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Solving Honolulu’s Bike Commute, One Sketchy Intersection At A Time

From “leading intervals” to “bike boxes,” the city’s avid cyclists have plenty of ideas to make the streets more accessible.

‘Bait And Switch’? These West Oahu Residents Say They’re Victims Of A Big Developer David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

‘Bait And Switch’? These West Oahu Residents Say They’re Victims Of A Big Developer

A lawsuit filed by Hoopili residents says power lines that were supposed to be buried are now towering above the subdivision.

The North Shore Hasn’t Had A Public Pool For Decades. It May Finally Be Getting One David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

The North Shore Hasn’t Had A Public Pool For Decades. It May Finally Be Getting One

Half of Hawaii’s kids can’t swim, and pools are less likely to be located near lower income communities.

Been To Therapy? You Can Still Register Your Firearm In Honolulu, Judge Rules Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Been To Therapy? You Can Still Register Your Firearm In Honolulu, Judge Rules

City lawyers said the ruling won’t affect who might be eligible to register firearms.

New Aloha Stadium Development Plan To Include Only 1 Contractor David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

New Aloha Stadium Development Plan To Include Only 1 Contractor

State officials said the new stadium is expected to be open in time for the University of Hawaii’s 2028 football season.

Oahu Man Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse In 2017 Still Hasn’t Gone To Trial David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu Man Indicted For Alleged Child Sex Abuse In 2017 Still Hasn’t Gone To Trial

The man is facing similar allegations from his time as a volunteer and employed teaching assistant at Manoa Valley Church.