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Blueprint For Hawaii Housing? UH Project For Students And Faculty Is Going Up At Relatively Little Cost University of Hawaii

Blueprint For Hawaii Housing? UH Project For Students And Faculty Is Going Up At Relatively Little Cost

A Hawaii lawmaker says the public private housing partnership could be a model for state-owned affordable rentals.

Wastewater Company At Center Of Bribery Scandal Won Big Maui Contracts Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Wastewater Company At Center Of Bribery Scandal Won Big Maui Contracts

H2O Process Systems was awarded millions of dollars in sole source contracts for upgrades and replacement parts for Maui County’s wastewater system.

Maui Seabirds Still Face Danger From Bright Lights Courtesy: Andre Raine/2021

Maui Seabirds Still Face Danger From Bright Lights

The case against the Grand Wailea resort is headed for trial in April unless a settlement emerges.

School Librarians Are Becoming A Thing Of The Past In Hawaii. Here’s Why That’s A Problem Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

School Librarians Are Becoming A Thing Of The Past In Hawaii. Here’s Why That’s A Problem

Students can miss out on learning important research and digital literacy skills when they don’t have access to a campus librarian.

Maui County Wants Your Feedback About Its New Paid Parking Program Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Maui County Wants Your Feedback About Its New Paid Parking Program

The current plan is to charge visitors for parking at some of Maui’s busiest spots.

Maui County To Take Over 45 Acres Of Park And Shoreline Land Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Maui County To Take Over 45 Acres Of Park And Shoreline Land

The properties include some of Maui residents’ favorite recreation spots, including Baldwin Beach Park.

Central Maui Residents Have Been Under A Cloud Of Red Dust Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022

Central Maui Residents Have Been Under A Cloud Of Red Dust

The state health department is looking into where the dust came from — and if something could have been done to prevent it.

Maui County: Voters Narrow Down Crowded Field For Mayor, Council

Maui County: Voters Narrow Down Crowded Field For Mayor, Council

UPDATED: Mayor Michael Victorino is on track to face former judge Richard Bissen in the November general election.

Outside Spending Reaches Historic Levels In Race For Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District

Outside Spending Reaches Historic Levels In Race For Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District

With the election just days away, special interest groups keep trying to sway the election in their favor. So far they’ve spent nearly $1.4 million.