Economic Inequality

‘Left To Struggle’: Hawaiʻi Parents’ Long Wait For Paid Family Leave Andrew Richard Hara

‘Left To Struggle’: Hawaiʻi Parents’ Long Wait For Paid Family Leave

Several bills over the years have been pared back to studies and advocates are impatient. But the state says it must get it right.

Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues DLNR

Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues

New research shows housing displacement and income loss were central drivers of psychological harm.

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Push Back On Green’s Plan To Defer Tax Cuts Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Push Back On Green’s Plan To Defer Tax Cuts

A proposal floated by House Finance Chair Chris Todd would continue much of the tax relief that was promised in 2024.

Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building

The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.

Maui Cops Could Still Aid Feds Despite Council Immigration Concerns Hawaii News Now/2020

Maui Cops Could Still Aid Feds Despite Council Immigration Concerns

Activists say there’s a way out of the agreement with the FBI if the council really wants to take it.

National Fight Over Immigration Enforcement Roils Maui County Hawaii News Now/2020

National Fight Over Immigration Enforcement Roils Maui County

County’s agreement with FBI provokes alarm among activists and, now, council members

‘Incredibly Frustrating’: Affordable Oʻahu Rentals Sit Empty For 10 Months Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026

‘Incredibly Frustrating’: Affordable Oʻahu Rentals Sit Empty For 10 Months

As the city housing program behind it comes under the microscope, the Makiki building has struggled to clear the last bureaucratic hurdles.

Honolulu ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Now Without Water Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Honolulu ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Now Without Water

Despite the deteriorating condition of the building, embattled Honolulu developer Chad Waters is defending his record of managing 1136 Union Mall.

Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem

A recent UH report likens Hawaiʻi’s economy to that of West Virginia — another place being “left behind.”

Honolulu Bus, Rail Fares Set To Go Up This Summer Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Bus, Rail Fares Set To Go Up This Summer

Council members voted Wednesday to boost the cost of an adult bus pass by $10 a month, along with other price hikes.