Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Sun Is Setting On One Of Hawaii’s Last Legacy Estates
The Damon Trust spans much of the island’s modern history, with roots back to the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Kirstin Downey
Mayor Caldwell Hits Pause On Controversial Waimanalo Park Project
Updated: State historic preservation officials are taking another look at what Native Hawaiians say is a historic and sacred site that was torn up to build a ball field.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Waimanalo Park Opponents Are Settling In For A Long Fight
Protesters returned to the site just two days after being arrested by police for blocking access to the area.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Opponents Of Sherwood Forest Development File Lawsuit Against Honolulu, Federal Government
Despite a public outcry demanding Honolulu halt the project, Mayor Kirk Caldwell said the city is moving forward with it.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Police Arrest 28 Protesters Blocking Construction At Waimanalo Park
The protesters sang and chanted as they passively resisted the officers. They were later released after posting $100 bail each.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat
‘This Is Our Mauna Kea’: Oahu Wind Farm Opponents Say They’re Inspired By Big Island Protests
The movement on Mauna Kea is motivating others to assert collective power over land-use decisions, even at the last minute.
Courtesy: Wade Graham
Why Molokai Is The Least Developed Hawaiian Island
Even centuries before Captain Cook’s arrival, its resources were exploited by outsiders.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Critics Question Former Council Chair’s Ties To North Shore Project
Some residents ask whether campaign contributions and a job factored into Ernie Martin’s support for a controversial Pupukea project.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
Taxing Unoccupied Homes Is A Good Idea
Developers and builders must be incentivized to construct more affordable housing — and not just as a percentage of units in condo towers.
Hawaii Community Development Board
Housing Advocates Might Love This Project, But The Neighbors Don’t
A private developer wants to “get some of the homeless people off the streets.” Maili residents are concerned about traffic and infrastructure.