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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
As Tourism Begins To Stall, So Does Hawaii’s Economy
Hawaii’s economic growth is beginning to stall, reflecting softening visitor arrivals and spending as the U.S. economy loses steam.
Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat
Can Someone Please Turn These !*#@#&! Lights Off?
The Ritz-Carlton’s ocean-facing skyscrapers are glaring bright all night, every night. Try living next to one.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat
Kauai: Zuckerberg Could Still Absorb Tiny Parcels Into His Estate
The Facebook founder said he would no longer try to acquire “kuleana” parcels held by families for generations on Kauai’s North Shore, but now they’re being auctioned off.
Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat
Pali Lanes Bowling Alley Declared A Historic Place
The designation was a victory for a community group that opposed Alexander & Baldwin’s plans to redevelop the 1.7 acre site in Kailua.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Looking To Singapore For Answers To Honolulu’s Housing Crisis
A state senator, inspired by the island nation’s program, wants to build massive amounts of public housing that residents could purchase.