“Life for a young boy in the Teixeira foster home was a struggle for survival akin to ‘Lord of the Flies,’” the judge in JR’s ...

For Honolulu, that means intermingling food, housing and transit by increasing food access for commuters in public spaces.

Unfortunately, many species of phytoplankton build shells and may struggle as the oceans relentlessly acidify. These ...

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 ...

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

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

The affordable rentals in Kailua-Kona were supposed to be ready in 2024 and cost $50 million. The developer now hopes to finish in 2027 at a cost of $81 million.

Quality public education is critical to a functioning democracy. A well-informed citizenry benefits all of us by promoting ...

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

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Celebrate Civil Beat’s 15th anniversary by making a gift of $15/month, $150, $1,500 or more. Every contribution, however big ...

For some lawmakers, quietly is the most effective way to legislate. Others feel the public should hear exactly where they ...