Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature
Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026
Lost Homes, Destroyed Farms: Hawaiʻi Takes Stock In Wake Of Storm
The storm brought flash floods and damaging winds to all parts of the state between Thursday and Sunday, but no deaths and only two serious injuries were reported.
Hawaii News Now/2020
ICE Concerns Spur Maui’s Move To Sever Ties With Feds
Worried about immigration actions across the nation, the Maui County Council voids longtime local partnership between its police and the FBI.
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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.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Military’s Haleakalā Telescope Project Draws Deep Opposition On Maui
Echoing strong community sentiment, the County Council has joined the chorus calling on the U.S. Air Force to reject an environmental review of the project.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Wildfire Lawyers Vying For $1 Billion Payday
A Hawaiʻi judge may be the one to decide what legal fees are reasonable under state law.
Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
FEMA Maui Fire Aid Delayed By Top Trump Official, Senators Say
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s policy of personally reviewing large grants held up a request to renew emergency housing aid on Maui, a new report says.
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For Maui Planning Department
The third Maui County planning director in three years plans to prioritize post-wildfire rebuilding and tackle complex local issues.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Planning Commission Rejects Bill To Save Thousands Of Vacation Rentals
The County Council would now need a supermajority vote to allow thousands of apartment-zoned units to keep operating as short-term rentals.
Craig Fujii for Civil Beat
Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed
A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.