Bianca Smallwood
Honolulu Civil Beat
Nānākuli, HI, United States
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Cranking Up The Youth Vote: Register When You're 16
Nonprofit organizations join the state in efforts to establish the voting habit in young people. → Read More
Political Signs Must Include Disclaimers Starting Aug. 20
The requirement had been waived because the Legislature voted to eliminate it, but Gov. Ige vetoed the measure. → Read More
Honolulu Cab Companies 'Discouraged' By Caldwell Pricing Proposals
The mayor has introduced measures that would have both taxi and ride-hailing companies follow the same pricing rules. → Read More
Council OKs Property Tax Break For Active-Duty Military Personnel
If signed by the mayor, the exemption would cost Honolulu an estimated $1 million a year. → Read More
State Details Plans For Spending $3.1 Million In Election Security Funds
Software and staff upgrades will make Hawaii's voting system less vulnerable to cyberattacks, officials say. → Read More
Trump Inspires More Women Candidates In Hawaii
Statewide, females make up 38 percent of candidates this year, compared to 32 percent in the prior election cycle. → Read More
Businessman Runs For Senate In Hawaii — And Several Other States
The California millionaire says he loves Hawaii, but he's also running in Florida, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming. → Read More
UH Scientist Reports Promising Development In Alzheimer's Research
His discovery is leading to ongoing efforts to produce a drug that could reverse the effects of the disease. → Read More
Hawaii Will Pay $10.25 Million To Settle Special Education Lawsuit
The state violated federal law by denying services to disabled students before they reached the age of 22. → Read More
The Debate Over 'Safe Zones' Is Heating Up In West Oahu
As the homeless population increases on the Leeward Coast, a new plan for legal encampments is getting mixed reviews. → Read More
Audit: Honolulu Parks Could Save Millions By Reducing Potable Water Use
Water usage increased 13 percent over three years, and there are formal plans to install more nonpotable fixtures at city parks. → Read More
Audit: Honolulu Parks Could Save Millions By Reducing Potable Water Use
Water usage increased 13 percent over three years, and there are formal plans to install more nonpotable fixtures at city parks. → Read More
Would New Uber And Lyft Rules Hit West Side Drivers Hardest?
A lot of drivers live on the Leeward Coast, where incomes are generally lower and driving distances are longer. → Read More
Kauai Flooding Heightens Worries About West Oahu Isolation
If a disaster were to close the Farrington Highway, what would be the alternative route to and from the Leeward Coast? → Read More
Nanakuli Village Center: Big Plans But Few Results So Far
After more than a decade of planning, construction could begin this month on a commercial center -- or it might not. → Read More
Filthy Bathrooms At This Popular Beach Park Are Creating A Stir
Pokai Bay Beach Park has other health and environmental hazards, too. → Read More
Waianae Substance Abuse Program Opens Women's Shelter
Women who seek help with addiction often need a safe place to stay away from abusive partners. → Read More
Report: Out-of-State Buyers, Vacation Rentals Squeeze Local Housing Market
Updated: A new report by the Appleseed Center estimates a quarter of homes sold in Hawaii during recent years were bought by non-residents. → Read More
Civil Cafe: How To Make Government More Transparent
Amid the backdrop of a sexual harassment scandal, lawmakers and advocates discussed bills calling for more government accountability. → Read More