David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
DHHL Delays ʻEwa Real Estate Swap To Make Sure Donation Isn’t ‘Dirty Land’
The deal would allow a developer to circumvent county zoning rules by tapping into the Hawaiian housing agency’s special powers. In return, the agency could get a revenue boost for building homes.
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Future Hawaiian Leaders To Benefit From Revamped OHA Civics Program
The intensive weeklong program will introduce high school students to the legislative process and give them the skills to participate in civic life at a “crucial moment” for Hawaiʻi.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Eric Stinton: Can Settlers Ever Be Pono In Hawaiʻi?
One Hawaiian cultural expert thinks unity among all cultures is possible. Another says no way.
Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2025
Kirstin Downey: Historic Preservation Division Is Woefully Understaffed
A single state archeologist is juggling about 300 projects on Oʻahu, from reviewing development proposals to responding when laws are violated.
Nicola Dove/Apple TV+
Kirstin Downey: An Unlikely Hero Emerges In New ‘Chief Of War’ Series
The Apple TV+ series starring Jason Momoa is somewhat historically accurate although darker truths seem to have been left alone.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s High-Priced Geothermal Consultants Are Getting Heat
Hawaiʻi wanted to educate Big Island residents about geothermal energy. So far, the plan seems to be backfiring.
AP Photo/Mengshin Lin/2025
Hawaiian Petroglyphs Reemerge Thanks To Changing Tides And Shifting Sands
It’s the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago. Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner Glen Kila believes it’s a message from his ancestors about rising ocean levels.
Spc. Abreanna Goodrich/U.S. Army via AP/2023
Army Wants Faster Movement On Deal For Hawaiʻi Live-Fire Training Lands
The Army secretary said he asked Gov. Josh Green’s office for a list within the next few weeks of things the military can do to help the community.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Search Begins For New Kamehameha Schools Trustee
Trustees earn up to $186,000. Applications are due Sept. 1.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Maui Fires Settlement: Kamehameha Schools Poised To Pay $872 Million
A state court will decide soon whether to allow one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest charitable trusts to settle claims related to the fires that destroyed Lahaina.