Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Says Its Tow Contractor Overbilled. Taxpayers Will Pay The Price
Honolulu demanded its towing contractor, accused of overcharging, issue refunds to drivers. When the company said no, taxpayers were stuck with the bill.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
More Housing Without Kicking Anyone Out? It’s Possible, Apparently
New owner of Honolulu building is making unusual plan to upgrade building but stabilize rents for occupied units.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Denby Fawcett: Can Oʻahu Spend Millions On Pandas And Also Upgrade The Zoo?
Giant pandas could be a big draw for the Honolulu Zoo. But would they distract from the mission of protecting species endemic to Hawaiʻi?
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hurricane Lowell Updates: Hawaiʻi Weather, Outages, Map + More
Power outages hit most of Kauaʻi and schools on Kaua‘i, Niʻihau and O‘ahu closed Tuesday as Lowell passed Hawaiʻi.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Storms Shut Down Elevators Indefinitely For Hundreds In Honolulu
This year’s storms have been disastrous for some Oʻahu residents immobilized by their building’s broken elevators. Restoration could take weeks or months.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu’s Checkbook: Who’s Getting Paid And How Much
The expenses include more than $3,000 from the Climate Change and Resiliency Fund spent at the arcade and sports bar Dave and Buster’s.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Covid Audit: Millions Meant To Support Oʻahu Residents Went Elsewhere
Honolulu’s “ambitious” plans had to shift so the money could be spent in time, Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s managing director said.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Knew Neglected Streams Could Wreak Havoc For 60 Years
Little was done to tame some of the waterways and flood areas that caused the most damage earlier this year.
City and County of Honolulu
Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s efforts to court China included a gift of lei, a letter to President Xi Jinping and a trip to China with the CEO of Panda Express.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Lawsuit: Honolulu’s Inaction Led To Deadly Waiʻanae Rampage In 2024
Victims’ family members say the city failed to address a neighbor’s dangerous and illegal activity before he killed three people.