Honolulu Civil Beat

Honolulu Civil Beat is an investigative news platform focused on watchdog journalism in Hawaii. The team of reporters and editors not only covers local news but also travels to various U.S. territories and military bases in the Pacific to report on issues related to immigration, both past and present. Based in Honolulu on Oahu Island, Civil Beat is published by Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay.

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Word Flower: May 13

2 days ago | civilbeat.org | Patti Epler

This one should be fun. Good words to find. Need help? Click on the three-bar menu at top left for instructions on how to play. And you can find previous puzzles and other games here. Sign up for our FREE morning newsletter and face each day more informed. Sorry. That's an invalid e-mail. Thanks! We'll send you a confirmation e-mail shortly.
Honolulu Can Fine Airbnb, Vrbo for Illegal Vacation Rentals. It Never Has

2 days ago | civilbeat.org | Ben Angarone

Like other tourist destinations, Honolulu passed a law to hold booking platforms accountable for illegal listings. But the city hasn’t cited any company, even as illegal rentals flourish. Faced with thousands of illegal short-term rentals that drew complaints from neighbors and limited housing options for residents, the Honolulu City Council decided in 2019 to target not only the operators of those rentals, but the websites that brought them customers.
Word Row: May 12

3 days ago | civilbeat.org | Patti Epler

Five letters. Six tries. You can do it. Need help? Click on the three-bar menu at top left for instructions on how to play. And you can find previous puzzles and other games here. Sign up for our FREE morning newsletter and face each day more informed. Sorry. That's an invalid e-mail. Thanks! We'll send you a confirmation e-mail shortly.
Commercial Fishermen Chart New Course After Trump's Push To Deregulate

3 days ago | civilbeat.org | Kim Gamel

Many fishing groups believe deregulation is needed to revitalize the industry. Scientists and conservation groups say catch limits and other regulations are critical to prevent overfishing and keep fish populations healthy. This story was written by AP writers Patrick Whittle and Robert F. BukatySTONINGTON, Maine (AP) — Virginia Olsen has pulled lobsters from Maine’s chilly Atlantic waters for decades while watching threats to the state’s lifeblood industry mount.
Sunday Word Flower: May 11

4 days ago | civilbeat.org | Patti Epler

This one has some, let’s just say, challenging words for all you Sunday word-game lovers. Too hard? Too weird? Let us know. We’re still fine-tuning this game thing. Need help? Click on the three-bar menu at top left for instructions on how to play. And you can find previous puzzles and other games here. Sign up for our FREE morning newsletter and face each day more informed. Sorry. That's an invalid e-mail.
The Sunshine Blog: Here's How Per Diem Works If You're A Hawaiʻi Legislator

4 days ago | civilbeat.org | Patti Epler

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. Paid family leave: Earlier this year The Blog reported that Maui Rep. Elle Cochran had a poor attendance record at the Capitol because she was caring for a family member. Her absence pretty much continued throughout the session, which ended May 2, but Cochran still got paid the $225 per diem enjoyed by neighbor island lawmakers.
Progress Report: A Series Of Child Abuse Deaths Failed To Spur Major Reform

5 days ago | civilbeat.org | Kevin Dayton

The legislative session was punctuated by an arrest in yet another child death, but lawmakers did not act on recommendations of a child welfare task force . The year leading up to the 2025 legislative session saw a series of tragedies that seemed certain to force lawmakers to pay close attention to Hawaiʻi’s troubled child welfare system.
Hawaiʻi Will Receive $700 Million From Drug Companies Under Settlement

5 days ago | civilbeat.org | Stewart Yerton

Gov. Josh Green said the money will help “weather the storm” of potential cuts from Washington, D.C.Hawaiʻi will receive $700 million under a settlement with two major pharmaceutical companies that failed to properly label a blood thinner known to pose risks to non-Caucasian patients. Gov. Josh Green said he expects the money to be used for a variety of health and human services programs, subject to approval by the Legislature.
Progress Report: Lawmakers Fund More Housing, Not Special Treatment for Locals

6 days ago | civilbeat.org | Jeremy Hay

Housing advocates unsuccessfully pushed for bills that would have given cash incentives for deed restrictions that require a property owner to be a resident working in the state. In 2021, Nolan Hong and his wife were trying to buy their first home on Oʻahu. They kept getting outbid with cash offers above the asking price.
'60s Music - Honolulu Civil Beat

6 days ago | civilbeat.org | Patti Epler

This one’s for us aging hippies. And our kids, since we made them listen to our music. Need help? Click on the three-bar menu at top left for instructions on how to play. And you can find previous puzzles and other games here. Sign up for our FREE morning newsletter and face each day more informed. Sorry. That's an invalid e-mail. Thanks! We'll send you a confirmation e-mail shortly.