David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade
The island’s homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.
Red Hill Families Describe Litany Of Harms From Tainted Water In Lead-Up To Federal Trial
In the trial starting Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice will question whether they were exposed to jet fuel and, if so, whether it was enough to account for their illnesses.
U.S. Department of Defense
Not Just Red Hill: Hundreds Of Military Fuel Depots Threaten Environment And Public Health
A new federal report, ordered after the Red Hill crisis, uncovered oversight weaknesses at hundreds of the military’s fuel storage sites.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Lahaina’s Wildfire Burned So Hot That Many Dangerous Contaminants Likely Vaporized
Scientists, state officials and the Army Corps of Engineers are finding the burn zone may not be as toxic as initially feared.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Chinatown’s Syringe Exchange Van Faces Hurdles Finding A Permanent Brick-And-Mortar Home
The program has been operating out of a mobile van for about 35 years. Is it finally time for a more permanent location?
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
A Project Aimed At Helping Upcountry Maui’s Water Shortages Is Getting Pushback From Residents
There’s agreement that the cost of water to users would rise but by how much is up for debate.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Early College Can Be ‘Game-Changing’ But Many Students In Hawaii Are Missing Out
Opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credit have been growing in popularity, but Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are participating at lower rates.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii’s Deaf Community Is Struggling With Lack Of Certified ASL Interpreters
There are no state-credentialed American Sign Language interpreters living on Kauai, Molokai, Niihau or Lanai.
Courtesy: Andrea Kealoha/2023
Scientists Say Lahaina’s Offshore Water Quality Is Pretty Good — So Far — Despite The Fire
A monthslong sampling effort turned up elevated levels of copper and zinc but no sign of PCBs or arsenic.
Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill
‘1,000 Steps Backward’: Navy Says Its Vast Testing Of Pearl Harbor Water Has Been Flawed
For two years, the Navy said water test results indicated no problems. Now, officials are suggesting there is something in the water samples, but they don’t know what it is.