Meanwhile, Honolulu police step up their presence on the Westside, and the women's prison on Oahu has new sections for ...

Community members say events in venues without permits are common on the Westside, while the city says it cannot do much more ...

Mayor Mitch Roth opposes the charter change, saying it wouldn't allow enough time to search for the best department heads.

With a new speaker expected soon, both the state House and Senate can change how business is conducted to create more ...

County Council members cite the Independent Nomination Board's failure to identify applicants and release meeting minutes.

Speakers stressed the need to play a bigger role in land stewardship and driving social change. Lively discussions on land use and finding ways to insert Hawaiians and cultural practices into ...

Rep. David Alcos was accused of failing to disclose millions of dollars in debts to various creditors including the IRS and ...

Honolulu Civil Beat’s coverage of the Maui fires last year has been recognized by the Institute for Nonprofit News, which ...

Rishard Keamo-Carnate will not be charged after he was arrested for killing a neighbor who stormed onto Keamo-Carnate’s ...

"I do not think the tax cuts will force us to reduce state services; I think the tax cuts will force us toward a more ...

Mahalo to candidate Cedric Gates for joining us at this pop-up to talk about key issues in this area. Samantha DeCorte declined our invitation to participate.

Kalani Werner, who is up for re-election as state director, was put on trial by the American Federation of State, County and ...