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Tourists Are Back In Force On Hana Highway. Why Not Charge Them? Courtesy: Hana Highway Regulation

Tourists Are Back In Force On Hana Highway. Why Not Charge Them?

It would be a simple solution to help reduce neighbor-island traffic — and make life better for the locals there, a UH economist says.

Hawaii’s Rental Car Crisis Is Sending More Riders To Biki And TheBus Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii’s Rental Car Crisis Is Sending More Riders To Biki And TheBus

But Biki still faces steep hurdles recovering from the pandemic, including a spike in vandalized and damaged bikes.

Ohana Shutdown Leaves Molokai, Lanai Residents With Limited Flight Options Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Ohana Shutdown Leaves Molokai, Lanai Residents With Limited Flight Options

Locals say it’s difficult for seniors and passengers with disabilities to use Mokulele’s smaller planes.

No Bid, No Problem? Hawaiian Telcom Lands A $25 Million State Broadband Contract Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

No Bid, No Problem? Hawaiian Telcom Lands A $25 Million State Broadband Contract

Gov. David Ige says he wasn’t involved in the deal with a major campaign donor. But it’s raising questions about whether the contract should have been competitively bid.

State Gets Another $20 Million In Lawsuit Over Software Failure Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

State Gets Another $20 Million In Lawsuit Over Software Failure

The state has already won $11 million through litigation over the botched transportation project by Ciber Inc.

The ‘Mauka Shift’ Could Solve Rail’s Utility Woes. Why Did It Happen So Late? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

The ‘Mauka Shift’ Could Solve Rail’s Utility Woes. Why Did It Happen So Late?

HART’s inability to relocate utilities along Dillingham is central to rail’s latest staggering cost spikes. Now, the agency says it finally has a “good plan.”

Biki Announces Steep Cuts As It Tries To Ride Out The Pandemic Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Biki Announces Steep Cuts As It Tries To Ride Out The Pandemic

The bike-share was a success after its 2017 launch, but revenues have plunged by nearly half amid COVID-19.

Former HART Interim Director Krishniah Murthy Dies Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Former HART Interim Director Krishniah Murthy Dies

The longtime transit official was hired in 2016 to help guide Oahu’s rail project through an especially rocky period.

Could Hawaii’s Fossil Fuel-Powered Cars Soon Be A Relic Of The Past? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Could Hawaii’s Fossil Fuel-Powered Cars Soon Be A Relic Of The Past?

The electric vehicle market is growing and state leaders want to help phase out gas-powered cars. Local auto dealers say they’re moving too fast.

Judge’s Ruling Gives Hawaii A Big Win In Kakaako Roads Dispute Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Judge’s Ruling Gives Hawaii A Big Win In Kakaako Roads Dispute

It’s not clear whether the private company that claims ownership of those roads will appeal the decision.