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See How Your Beach Stacks Up To Hawai‘i Water Pollution Standards
Surfrider Foundation’s annual report on regular testing at 90 beaches reveals “a dismal situation.”
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu’s $46M Claims Bill: HPD Chases, Bike Accidents, A Tossed Surfboard
Taxpayers are on the hook for more than 90 claims a year on average, from minor property damage to major injuries.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026
Summer Fun: How Long Is The Waitlist In Your Neighborhood?
Summer programs in Honolulu face high demand, while some sites in Leeward and Central Oʻahu still have open spots two weeks into the registration period.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaiʻi Is Sending These Animals To The Mainland In Record Numbers
Local cattle are moving offshore despite state efforts to boost slaughterhouse capacity in the islands.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Neighbor Island Homeless Count Dips, But There Are Ominous Signs
Maui saw a big spike in the number of unsheltered residents and veteran homelessness was also on the rise.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
High Housing Costs Force Hawaiʻi Residents Into ‘Impossible Choices’
The latest housing report from the University of Hawaiʻi notes some improvements in the market but authors say they are small and slow.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
One Of Hawaiʻi’s Most Lucrative Crops Might Surprise You
Millions of pounds of Hawaiʻi-grown basil are exported to Canada and the U.S. mainland. The herb is now more profitable than some of the state’s most iconic crops.
Will Bailey/Civil Beat/2026
Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050
New report projects population trends will lead to increased demand for affordable housing for kūpuna and says that departures of younger residents are creating a hole in the workforce.
Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers
Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
More Hawaiʻi Students Are Prepped For College. Will They Attend?
Hawaiʻi has been pushing for more college and career readiness for high school students, but college enrollment is stagnant.