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Is Drag Racing A Good Way To Till Soil? This State Farmland Tenant Says So
After failing to stop a daylong "Mud Drag" event that attracted about 1,000 people last weekend, a state agency ponders its next move.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Westside Shooting Victim Fights To Walk Again As Her Family Seeks Justice
Richianna DeGuzman was caught in the crossfire in a gang shooting in 2023, her mother says. But her case remains unsolved.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Voters To Decide If Climate Change Fund Needed
A proposed city charter amendment would funnel some property tax revenue to a Climate Resiliency Fund.
Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024
North Shore Development On Fast Track Thanks To 2022 City Decision
Plans for a Turtle Bay development are under review, but the developer inherited government approvals that helped it get off to a quick start.
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Illegal Game Rooms: Landlords May Face More Fines, Code Violations
The city's Gambling Rooms Task Force recommended codifying efforts to hold property owners accountable.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Federal Judge To Monitor Reforms At Honolulu Liquor Commission
The City Council must still approve the settlement of a 2021 lawsuit alleging discrimination against a gay bar and newsletter.
House District 32: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Hawaii House District 32 covers Fort Shafter, Moanalua, Aliamanu, Foster Village and portions of Aiea and Halawa.
House District 38: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Hawaii House District 38 covers portions of Mililani, Waipio Acres and Mililani Mauka.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Morgue Aims To Start Giving Families Answers Faster With New Deputy
The city has a deputy medical examiner for the first time in five years.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Westside Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed In Nanakuli
The killing occurred amid efforts to stop rising violence in the area.