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Kahikina Touts Progress On Rail But Big Hurdles Loom Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Kahikina Touts Progress On Rail But Big Hurdles Loom

In a new ‘State of HART’ address, the CEO said the agency has made huge strides. Board members cautioned against being too optimistic.

Prosecutor Identifies Man Shot By Police Near Ala Moana Center Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Prosecutor Identifies Man Shot By Police Near Ala Moana Center

Charges were filed against 48-year-old Ricky Kaleopaa for assault against a law enforcement officer, among other crimes.

Attorney: Ex-City Budget Director Can Prove Donna Leong’s Innocence Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Attorney: Ex-City Budget Director Can Prove Donna Leong’s Innocence

The $250,000 retirement payment to disgraced police chief Louis Kealoha was done legally, Leong’s attorney says.

Water From Contaminated Red Hill Well Will Be Treated, Discharged Into Halawa Stream U.S. Navy/2022

Water From Contaminated Red Hill Well Will Be Treated, Discharged Into Halawa Stream

As the Navy works to clean up the mess, pressure is building to shut down the Red Hill facility permanently.

Community Concerned Navy’s Defueling Of Red Hill Isn’t Happening Fast Enough Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Community Concerned Navy’s Defueling Of Red Hill Isn’t Happening Fast Enough

Some city and state lawmakers are not counting on the health department order to protect Oahu鈥檚 drinking water.

Hawaii Governor Says He’s Not Ready To Permanently Close Red Hill Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Governor Says He’s Not Ready To Permanently Close Red Hill

The governor wants to see proof the Navy can operate the fuel tanks safely but says he’ll consider issuing the facility a new permit.

Former Honolulu Plans Examiner Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Former Honolulu Plans Examiner Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes

Amid the bribery scandal, DPP has said it’s working to improve the department’s culture and will share investigative findings with the city council soon.

Honolulu Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Near Ala Moana Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Near Ala Moana

A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition following the shooting, police said.

8 Years Of Fighting The Police Union In Court And What Did We Get? Quite A Lot, It Turns Out Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

8 Years Of Fighting The Police Union In Court And What Did We Get? Quite A Lot, It Turns Out

Civil Beat’s original lawsuit seeking police disciplinary files has finally come to an end.

Hawaii Senate Bill Takes Aim At Red Hill Fuel Facility Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Senate Bill Takes Aim At Red Hill Fuel Facility

The bill is the first state legislative effort to shut down the Red Hill fuel facility since the Navy poisoned the water supply of 93,000 people.