David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Tension And Turmoil At The Hawaiʻi Elections Commission
Is the commission still able to do its job amid unceasing questions about election fairness, continued calls to fire top officials and hours-long meetings plagued by infighting?
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Tia Lewis: Balance Safety And Tradition When It Comes To Fireworks
It’s important to recognize the responsibility that comes with using fireworks. But we should be able to find a way to have safe celebrations.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
The Cost Of A New Aloha Stadium Is Now Up To $650 Million
Utilities and infrastructure are expected to add millions more but stadium developers would be expected to pay for those costs.
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State Is Scrambling To Fix SNAP Food Program Following $11M Fine For Errors
Hawaiʻi hopes the federal government will waive half of the penalty if the state invests more than $5 million in new technology.
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It’s Your Money: $275,000 For Heart Attack Caused By False Missile Alert
A lawsuit over the 2018 mistaken emergency alert has finally been settled.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Dead Or Alive? With A Week To Go, Some Sunshine Bills Are Teetering
A number of accountability bills have sailed through legislative committee hearings. Others could use some last-minute public support.
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The Legislature’s Schedule Works Only For The Most Powerful
Key deadlines are too soon and skewed to help the judiciary, consumer protection and money committees.
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Threat Of Federal Budget Cuts May Sink Rail Tax Extension
Lawmakers may hold off on extending the rail excise surcharge this year to see what the Trump administration does next.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Cost To Fix Hawaiʻi State Hospital Has Climbed To Nearly $37 Million
The building was accepted by the state, but leaks and other serious problems quickly became apparent. Lawmakers want to know what went wrong.
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Leaks And Mold At The 4-Year-Old State Hospital Will Cost Millions To Fix
State officials say it will take $8.16 million, including $2 million in legal costs, to repair water leaks and get rid of mold that employees say is a health hazard.