Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Where, Oh Where, Have The Bikis Gone? Oʻahu Is Missing 800 Bikes
Only 478 bikes remained as of the end of April, down from a peak of roughly 1,300 bikes soon after its start.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026
Maui’s Speed Bump Bonanza Is Driving Some Locals Crazy
The county has installed dozens of traffic-calming devices to improve public safety. Some residents say it has gone too far.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
It’s Illegal To Ride A Moped Without A Helmet. Does Anyone Care?
Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.
Nathan Eagle/Honolulu Civil Beat/2013
Hawaiʻi Helicopter Safety: Kauaʻi’s Waimea Canyon To Get Cameras
Weather was the main cause of aviation accidents in Hawaiʻi over the past 20 years. The FAA hopes a network of remote cameras can make the skies safer.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2018
Honolulu’s Airport Has AI Theme Songs. The Internet Is Divided
The AI-generated tunes celebrating the islands are played hourly over the airport sound system. Some travelers think they misrepresent local culture.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiʻi Transportation Officials Want A New Military Partnership
A bill being considered by the Legislature would allow the state DOT to act as a military contractor to expedite federal projects for improvements to airports and roads.
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.
Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard/2026
Kaua’i Helicopter Crash: Here’s What We Know One Week Later
Survivors may provide investigators with valuable details about the March accident. That hasn’t been the case in fatal crashes over the past decade.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Honolulu Traffic Cams May Soon Ticket For Registration, Safety Checks
One critic worries data from the cameras could be misused, but the state House gave preliminary approval to expanding the uses of the cameras.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Neighborhood Parking Limits Off To Choppy Start In Kalihi Valley
Residents in this Honolulu neighborhood clamored for parking restrictions. Now they’ve got mixed feelings about it.