Joel Lau
Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu, HI, United States
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Honolulu Mayor Signs Measure Banning Businesses From Windward Beaches
In a blow to the embattled wedding and tour industries, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi approved a measure Tuesday banning unregulated commercial activity at Windward beaches. Long touted by residents as essential for defending neighborhoods from floods of wedding parties, photo shoots and tour buses, Bill 38 officially prohibits businesses from operating on the stretch of […] → Read More
Hawaii Will Lift Its Indoor Mask Mandate As Pandemic Recedes
Gov. David Ige said he is ready to reinstate the requirement if Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations surge once more. → Read More
Rising Covid Deaths Show Continued Toll Of Pandemic Despite Drop In Cases
Hawaii recorded 16 deaths on Thursday, the second-highest daily number since the pandemic began. → Read More
Hawaii Gets An F For Keeping E-Cigarette Flavors Within Kids' Reach
The state continues to suffer from a youth vaping epidemic, experts say. → Read More
Report: Hawaii Voters Support Upgrades to State Online Services, But Not With Tax Hikes
Only one in five respondents found the state's digital infrastructure to be "adequate." → Read More
Toxic Runoff At Issue As State Considers New Permit For Kaneohe Boat…
Some residents worry contaminated dust will continue to be a problem if maintenance operations start again. → Read More
More Hawaii Students Are Leaving The State For College
The percentage of Hawaii kids choosing out-of-state schools is significantly higher than the national average. → Read More
Lawmakers' Financial Disclosures Don't Always Paint A Complete…
Sen. Russell Ruderman, who owns health foods stores, was the only lawmaker to report more than $1 million in outside income last year. Several of his colleagues reported no income beyond their legislative salaries. → Read More
Complaint Says Hawaii DOE Suspends Too Many Students With…
The ACLU recently published data that shows Hawaii issued more suspensions, on average, to students with disabilities than any other state in the U.S. → Read More
Ige Veto Means Some Eligible Patients Still Can't Get Medical Cannabis Legally
The bill to allow interisland transport of the medicine would have been especially helpful for patients on Molokai and Lanai, which have no dispensaries. → Read More
Hawaii Governor Keeps His Official Visitor List Under Wraps
David Ige's office says he does not keep track of his visitors, raising transparency concerns. → Read More
Civil Cafe: To Protect Pedestrians, Fix Oahu's Street Designs
Panelists at a recent Civil Beat event discussed efforts to improve pedestrian safety on the island. → Read More
'Mountains Full Of Trash': Residents Say Bulky Pickup Pilot Isn't…
The city is working to better serve densely populated neighborhoods as Honolulu's Bulky Item Pickup Pilot continues. → Read More
Loss Of NOAA's Primary Honolulu Ship A Setback For Research
Stationed on Oahu since 2004, the Hi'ialakai played a key role in monitoring deep-sea wildlife and cleaning up fishing debris. → Read More
Push To Increase College Financial Aid Applications May Be Paying Off
Education officials hope this results in more graduating seniors enrolling in college this year, especially those from low-income families. → Read More
City Council Considers Measure To Make Honolulu A 'Sanctuary City'
A proposal would prevent police from honoring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainment and information requests in many cases. → Read More
City Council Targets Decision To Pay For Louis Kealoha's Legal…
A council committee wants to file a lawsuit in an attempt to overturn a Honolulu Police Commission decision. → Read More
Case And Schatz Say It's Not Yet Time To Pursue Impeachment
As the calls for action intensify, the Hawaii Democrats say Congress should continue its investigations. → Read More
City May Reserve Some On-Street Parking Spaces For Car-Sharing…
The City Council is considering a proposal to allow the companies to pay for spots to park vehicles that they rent out for short periods. → Read More