Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
A Project Aimed At Helping Upcountry Maui’s Water Shortages Is Getting Pushback From Residents
There’s agreement that the cost of water to users would rise but by how much is up for debate.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Early College Can Be ‘Game-Changing’ But Many Students In Hawaii Are Missing Out
Opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credit have been growing in popularity, but Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are participating at lower rates.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii’s Deaf Community Is Struggling With Lack Of Certified ASL Interpreters
There are no state-credentialed American Sign Language interpreters living on Kauai, Molokai, Niihau or Lanai.
Courtesy: Andrea Kealoha/2023
Scientists Say Lahaina’s Offshore Water Quality Is Pretty Good — So Far — Despite The Fire
A monthslong sampling effort turned up elevated levels of copper and zinc but no sign of PCBs or arsenic.
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‘1,000 Steps Backward’: Navy Says Its Vast Testing Of Pearl Harbor Water Has Been Flawed
For two years, the Navy said water test results indicated no problems. Now, officials are suggesting there is something in the water samples, but they don’t know what it is.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Free Summer School Programs In Hawaii Face Uncertain Future
As federal coronavirus funding expires, the Hawaii Department of Education must make the case for continued investments in summer learning.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Prison Officials Hope A New Women’s Wellness Center Will Reduce Recidivism
The Women’s Prison Project is raising $85,000 for a wellness center at the prison that is expected to improve quality of life for incarcerated women.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Emergency Room Closure In Wahiawa Magnifies A Capacity Crunch
As emergency rooms filled with patients, Honolulu’s head of emergency services was tasked with coordinating ambulance arrivals.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
The Clock Is Ticking For Hawaii To Commit Its Remaining Federal Coronavirus Funds
The unparalleled flow of dollars from the U.S. Treasury has created both challenges and opportunities for local government.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Homeless Villages: A Viable Solution To Getting People Off The Street Or Just The Latest Fad?
The Green administration is pushing to build a dozen kauhale this year throughout Hawaii.