Alicia Lou/Civil Beat/2022
Sea Life Park Facelift Moves Ahead
State lease agreements typically contain a provision that give the state a portion of any increased revenue on a site. Some raised concerns over the arrangement.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
New DOJ Deal Means Honolulu Handi-Van Riders Can’t Get Stuck On Hold
It remains to be seen whether the city can consistently comply with the new, high standards.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu To Pay $2.85 Million In Kealoha Corruption Lawsuit
The city has been fighting the lawsuit filed by Katherine Kealoha’s family members since 2016.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Honolulu Homeowners Are Shocked At New Property Tax Bills. Here’s Something That Could Help
Several states have so-called “Truth-in-Taxation” laws designed to mitigate the sharp property tax increases like the ones Honolulu homeowners are facing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Plans For A New 43-Story High Rise On Kapiolani Blvd Move Ahead
Some residents in the neighborhood of the affordable housing project are against it and say the project is moving too fast.
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New Park Rangers To Serve As Beach Sleuths
A set of mobile cops will fan out across Oahu’s parks, looking for the rogue operators that are driving residents crazy.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Gov. Josh Green Wants ‘A Better Proposal’ For New Oahu Jail
The facility would replace the aging and crowded Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi, but critics say criminal justice reform should be the priority.
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Honolulu Permitting Inspector OK’d His Own Company’s Projects
The county permitting department said it had no idea one of its inspectors was approving his own company’s work.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Longtime Hawaii Politician Ron Menor Has Died
During his long career, Menor served as chair of the Honolulu City Council and as a state lawmaker.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Why Community Efforts Aren’t Enough To Save Oahu’s Aging Cemeteries
Only a fraction of cemeteries on the island are licensed by the state and not all have a perpetual care fund to cover maintenance costs after the cemetery fills up.