Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Access To Oʻahu Outdoor Recreation Spot Still Restricted After Storm Damage
As crews continue to repair roads damaged by this spring’s Kona low storms, a reader asks when to expect restored access to a prized Oʻahu nature spot.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Vigilante Curb Painting Has ʻAiea Resident Seeing Red
Red paint on public curbs is reserved for Honolulu bus stops, but at one condo building, the enamel has been more widely applied.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Fixed It! Remote West Kaua‘i Beach Park Reopens
Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2026
Power Has Been Out In These Oʻahu Classrooms For Months
A building at Kalāheo High School has faced a power outage since the fall. Families are advocating for more funding to repair the school’s electrical system.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2026
Children Play At Their Own Risk In This Mililani Park
The city has no timeline for when it can be fully repaired.
Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026
West Kaua‘i Residents Want This Remote Beach Park Reopened
Polihale State Park’s dirt road needs to be cleared of debris and resurfaced.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Run! Ala Moana Crosswalk Has Pedestrians Counting Down The Seconds
Cars power through this busy Ala Moana pedestrian crossing, while walkers are still trying to reach the other side.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Cyclists Lament Safety Barriers, Green Paint In Bike Lanes
New asphalt along South King Street meant bike path safety features had to be removed temporarily. They are taking too long to be replaced, cyclists say.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Kūpuna Wait On Fix For Broken Elevator At Liliha Apartments
Flooding damaged elevators in the 16-story building. Repair of the main passenger elevator will take months.
Aaron Yri/Civil Beat/2026
King Tides And Sea Level Rise Eating Away At Pearl Harbor Bike Path
Riders on the popular trail can run into flooding, forcing them to detour to more hazardous roadways.