John Teixeira answered a desperate need for the state: Where to put boys no one else would take. He’d eventually take in almost 60. But there would be a cost. The 8-year-old boy who would later be ...

Advocates envision free food for local commuters at rail stations and beyond. Honolulu Skyline passengers may notice something different on their morning rail commute: more than half-a-dozen planter ...

We’re in the final stretch of Civil Beat’s 15th anniversary fundraising campaign, and with only $1,255 left to go, I ask you to reflect on the number of times you’ve read a Civil Beat story in the ...

Unfortunately, many species of phytoplankton build shells and may struggle as the oceans relentlessly acidify. These organisms sequester loads of carbon and serve as a critical food source for small ...

The repairs are needed to protect the island’s drinking water and ensure sufficient supply to face the growing wildfire risk, officials said. The repairs are needed to protect the island’s drinking ...

The county's chief executive and head of the Maui Office of Recovery discuss federal funding for the rebuilding of Lahaina ...

Quality public education is critical to a functioning democracy. A well-informed citizenry benefits all of us by promoting thoughtful discourse and evidence-based decision-making.

The affordable rentals in Kailua-Kona were supposed to be ready in 2024 and cost $50 million. The developer now hopes to ...

Kea'ahala Road connects Kāneʻohe town to major state facilities, but it's been 20 years since it was properly repaved, and ...

When Civil Beat sought exhibits in the trial of an abusive Hawaiʻi foster dad, the Attorney General's Office intervened to ...

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