Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Less Than Half Of Hawaiʻi Teachers Went To High School In-State
Only a third of educators in a recent survey said they felt well-prepared to integrate Hawaiian language, culture and history into their lessons.
April Estrellon/Civil Beat
Report: Future Jobs Growth In Hawaiʻi Likely Concentrated In Low-Paid Work
New report says increases are expected primarily in areas such as food preparation, transportation and health care support — all lower-paying work.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
The Gap Between Hawaiʻi’s Top CEO Salaries And Regular Worker Pay
Public companies have to report executive compensation and how that compares with median worker pay.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Data Dive: Campaign Donations Plummeted During Legislative Session
Lobbyists are still the top donors, but they no longer can give lawmakers money while they’re in session.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Data Dive: Buying Lei Is A Cost Of Doing Politics In Hawaiʻi
Here’s a look at how much City Council members spend on the colorful and often fragrant garlands.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Data Dive: Hawaiʻi Parents Are Giving Schools A Better Grade
School surveys show an uptick in parent satisfaction with the school system, although response rates remain low.
Civil Beat/2011
Data Dive: Hawaiʻi’s Highest Paid Union Leaders
Working in organized labor can be lucrative — for some.
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Data Dive: Gun Fatalities In Hawaiʻi Increasing More Than Other States
Hawaiʻi has had relatively few gun-related deaths, but they’ve risen sharply over the past 10 years.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Data Dive: Only Half Of Hawaiʻi High School Seniors Apply For Financial Aid
The state has seen a boost recently in the application rate for federal financial aid, but it still falls short of its pre-pandemic level.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Data Dive: Crime On Oʻahu Is Down Except In One Category — Murder
Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan attributes the declining crime rate to the work of his officers, but a researcher with the University of Hawaiʻi said it’s likely part of a broader social trend.