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Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal
When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hope For Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned On New State Agency
Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Turtle Bay Resort Plans Paused After Judge Ruling
The presence of recently listed endangered species means a new environmental review is required under state law.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Turtle Bay’s Tiniest Residents Could Thwart Luxury Resort Plans
Litigation could see new environmental conditions for construction and cultural interests on land parcels at Turtle Bay.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Kauaʻi’s Richest Towns Scored Tax Breaks Meant For Poor Areas — Until Now
Opportunity Zone projects are intended to benefit economically distressed communities but are often found in the wealthiest parts of the island.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
It Takes A Village To Help Big Island Residents Drive Less
If Hawaiʻi County’s general plan finally passes this week it could set in motion an effort to improve public transit, make urban areas denser, and add paths for pedestrians and bicycles.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism
The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2026
Fine Print Reveals Who’s To Blame For North Shore Flooding — To An Extent
The answer is unclear, largely due to the patchwork of land use agreements made during Dole’s decades-long land sell-off.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says
Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Does Japan Hold The Answer To Fixing Honolulu’s Rail System?
Gov. Josh Green is negotiating an agreement with a Japanese rail conglomerate to work on transit-oriented development along the Skyline.