Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022
Housing Shortage Driving Poverty In Hawaiʻi More Than Anywhere
A new study says lowering rents could substantially cut poverty in the Aloha State.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaiʻi Mormon Population Growing, Diversifying In U.S.
The history of Latter-day Saints in Hawaiʻi can be traced back to the 1850s.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Half Of Keiki Are Chronically Absent At Some Schools. See How Yours Compares
At some Hawaiʻi public schools, more than 50% of students regularly skip school, state data shows.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2026
Extreme Weather, Energy Prices Put A Damper On Tourism
A particularly intense year for storms plus surging energy prices driven by war in Iran contributed to sluggish tourism numbers, according to a new UHERO report.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Has A Physician Shortage – But A Lot Of Dermatologists
The number of physicians in Hawaiʻi rose last year, but so did demand.
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Abortion Pill Use Has Tripled In Hawaiʻi Over Past Decade
Medication abortion has nearly tripled compared to procedural abortion over the past decade. The Trump administration is pushing to restrict access.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
More Unlicensed Teachers Are Filling In Gaps In Hawaiʻi Classrooms
The state is also facing a severe shortage of teachers for Hawaiian language immersion programs.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Schools Continue To Lose Students
State leaders are grappling with how to handle shrinking school enrollment amid low birth rates and families moving out of state.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
ʻUlu On The Up: Hawaiʻi Breadfruit Production Keeps Booming
This year’s stormy weather might drive a dip in production. But if longer-term forecasts are accurate, breadfruit could get closer to resuming its status as a Hawaiian staple.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawai‘i Teachers Earn More Than Average — Without Cost Of Living
Teacher salaries, when adjusted for inflation, have stagnated in recent years.