Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Much Of Historic Lahaina Town Believed Destroyed By Overwhelming Fire
There have been 6 fatalities confirmed so far, according to Mayor Richard Bissen.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
The Next Civil Beat Pop-up Newsroom On Maui Postponed Due To Wildfires
We’ll be rescheduling our visit to Makawao to a later date.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Troubling Trajectory Of Hawaii Newspapers Has ‘Deep Implications’ For Democracy
Ongoing cutbacks at local publications mean there are fewer watchdogs for the public’s interest.
Alana Eagle/Civil Beat/2016
Lanai Ferry Seeks Higher Ticket Fare For The First Time In 15 Years
The public can weigh in next month on whether state regulators should approve the proposed 37% increase.
Courtesy: DLNR/2023
State Land Board Chair To Grounded Maui Yacht Owner: ‘This Is Not Over’
The vessel’s investors were fined $117,000 but the board wants more time to decide what consequences the owner should face.
Ryan Siphers/Civil Beat/2022
Maui County Threatens Crackdown On Controversial Monster House In Napili
Permitted as a single-family residence, Greg Brown’s home has been advertised as a vacation rental for up to $20,000 per night.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Sunshine Law Complaint Leads To Revote On Changes To Maui Shoreline Rules
Concerns were raised that planning department staff would be given even more discretion over reducing or waiving fines.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Maui’s Food Waste Is Causing A Big Problem. Now, Some Residents Are Tackling It Themselves
Food accounts for roughly 19% of all the trash thrown out in the county, which lacks a municipal composting facility.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Mahi Pono Fined Nearly $10K For Causing Dust In Central Maui
Several residents had complained last year about the cloud of dust that occasionally blanketed Central Maui.
Courtesy: National Weather Service/2023
Hawaii Braces For High Winds, Heavy Rain From Tropical Storm Calvin
Big Island government offices, parks, libraries and schools are closed Wednesday due to the storm.