Plant Prefab
Maui Wildfire Burns Down Barriers To Prefab Home Building
Reversing tradition, Hawaii’s most powerful trade union is backing the idea to allow modular homes in Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina Fires Leave Businesses And Livelihoods In Ruins
The Maui tourist hub hosted nearly 1,000 business establishments, most of which were burned to the ground.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
‘Affordable Housing’ Projects In Hawaii Are Unaffordable To Many
State and county policies aimed at increasing Hawaii’s housing stock can have the unintended consequence of pushing out lower-income residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Is Hu Honua’s Energy Future Tied To Hydrogen?
Newly reissued county permits and the mayor’s recent remarks have left Big Island community members wondering what’s next.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Death Of Hawaii Tech Agency Funding Is A Blow For Diversification
Gov. Josh Green stopped senators from axing a tech agency board member; now small businesses must pay the price.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Film Lab Shows Young Directors A Path To Success
A film collective is trying to address concerns that there aren’t enough local people playing key roles in motion picture productions.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2022
Russell Ruderman: Invest In The Things Hawaii Actually Needs
Food, education, housing and health care should take priority over projects that are eye-catching but unnecessary.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Hawaii’s Chamber of Commerce Seeks To Rein In Red Tape To Help Businesses
A new web portal is part of a long-term approach to improving the business environment in the state.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2022
A Struggle For Control Of Hawaii’s Beef Industry Is Playing Out On Safeway Shelves
Demand for beef is exceeding supply, but local producers are not seeing the returns.
Tim Wright/Civil Beat/2021
The Surge Of Federal Funding To Hawaii For Broadband Continues With A New $149M Grant
The top priority is to provide service to residents in unserved or underserved areas, and the state plans to generate a list by December of the properties that will benefit.