Ellen Sofio/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Fire Report Heightens Fears That Manoa Development Will Increase Risk There
The home builder says 93 new homes — and 360 parking stalls — will actually mean less traffic in a densely populated corner of the valley.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Alaska Airlines Gets Green Light To Buy Hawaiian Airlines After Meeting Certain Terms
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the airlines made promises to protect travelers, including upholding the value of frequent-flyer rewards.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2024
This Mililani Company Packages Salt From The Mainland And Sells It As Hawaiian. Is That Cheating?
Hawaii’s commercial salt producers say bulk salt shipped in from elsewhere and sold as ‘Made in Hawaii’ is hurting their business.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Some Small Businesses In Kailua Town Are Closing As Costs Continue To Climb
Restaurateurs say the challenges they face are more complex than simply high rents.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hotel Workers Strike For Higher Wages And Daily Room Cleaning Work
Housekeepers and other staff at top hotel chains in Waikiki and Kauai joined thousands of hotel workers on strike in other cities as contract talks stalled.
Laura Wiens photo/2024
The Maui Wildfire Lawsuit Settlement Case Has Been Kicked Up To The Hawaii Supreme Court
Wildfire victims want the high court to step in over objections from the insurance industry.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Insurance Industry Insists It Has Right To Recoup Billions In Paid Wildfire Claims
Victims’ lawyers want the Hawaii Supreme Court to weigh in.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Facing Potential $1 Billion Payday, Wildfire Lawyers Advertise For More Clients
Gov. Josh Green calls on lawyers to reduce fees to help the victims, but the settlement still is not final.
Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023
Maui Judge Clears Path To Final $4.04 Billion Settlement Of Wildfire Cases
Insurance companies lose their bid to continue separate lawsuits.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Will Insurance Companies Get First Crack At $4 Billion Lahaina Fire Settlement?
Insurers have already sold $340 million in subrogation claims to hedge funds, victims’ lawyers say.