Courtesy: Angel Flight West/2023
These Volunteer Pilots Are Helping Rural Hawaii Residents Get Much-Needed Medical Help
The free service can’t solve rural health care access issues. But organizers say it can help more people than it does currently.
Civil Beat Is Seeking Public Records From The FBI In Lawmaker Bribery Cases
The U.S. Justice Department is refusing to release case files on privacy grounds.
Courtesy: DEA
Feds Arrest Former Maui Resident For Shipping Fentanyl And Heroin To Hawaii
Drew Allen Ward is described by authorities as a major mainland drug supplier.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Community Groups Are Trying To Learn Just How Clean — Or Dirty — Maui’s Beaches Really Are
The public is filling in the gaps because the government lacks the resources to regularly test most beaches.
Courtesy of Maui County
A Big Pay Boost For Maui County’s Summer Child Care Workers Will Take Effect In June
The Summer PALS program serves as a lifeline for working families but is in jeopardy because of staffing shortages.
Courtesy: Jack Kiyonaga/2023
Gate To Kawakiu Beach On Molokai Is Open Again — For Now
Access was restricted by Kaluakoi Outfitters for months on the Molokai Ranch property.
Courtesy: Maui County/2023
Maui Is Closing Part Of Hana Highway For Up To A Month Because Of Falling Rocks
Drivers won’t be able to travel from Hana to Kaupo during the closure.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Looking For A Job? Maui County Has More Than 700 Openings
There are also dozens of vacancies on boards and commissions.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
With One Airline Left, Molokai And Lanai Residents Struggle To Access Medical Care
Hospital officials are very concerned that the problem is only getting worse.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat/2020
Worker Shortage Threatens One Of Maui County’s Most Affordable Child Care Programs
Despite a big pay boost the popular summer program is getting few applicants.