Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
      
      
				Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings
A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state's future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.
          
        Screenshot/2024
      
      
				Hawaii Senate Narrowly Votes Against Confirmation Of UH Regent
The 13-12 vote came the same day the Legislature approved hundreds of bills, including one paying for the growing costs of the Maui fires.
          
        Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage
Lawmakers are weighing several proposals to address the lack of school bus drivers, but it's unlikely that any routes will be restored next year.
          
        Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				UH Regents Interim Chair Vows To Fight For His Job
In spite of a Senate panel’s rejection, Alapaki Nahale-a wants to push ahead with his nomination “for our university and our state.”
          
        David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				Senate Bill Would Boost Salary Cap For Hawaii Schools Chief To $300K
Lawmakers have to address the superintendent's pay range this year before the current law expires.
          
        Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Senate Panel Rejects Confirmation Of Interim UH Regents Chair
The fate of Alapaki Nahale-a is now in the hands of the full Senate, barring a withdrawal of the gubernatorial nomination.
          
        Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
      
      
				Teenager Arrested After 3 Maui Schools Receive School Shooting Threats
MPD is still investigating the threats, which were circulated on social media.
          
        Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
      
      
				New School Will Welcome Lahaina’s Hawaiian Immersion Students In April
A temporary campus being built to replace the destroyed King Kamehameha III Elementary School will also accommodate Hawaiian immersion students.
          
        Cory Lum/Civil Beat
      
      
				Settlement Aims To Ensure Gender Equality For Student Athletes In Hawaii
The U.S. District Court upheld an agreement reached last year to settle a federal class-action lawsuit brought by female athletes at Campbell High School.
          
        Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
      
      
				University of Hawaii Hilo To Train Undergraduates To Become Teachers
A new major would create an undergraduate program in education studies that would license elementary school teachers.