UH Beat Archives - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/projects/uh-beat/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Sun, 12 May 2024 02:32:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Bills Would Increase Protection For Hawaiian Burial Sites https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/bills-would-increase-protection-for-hawaiian-burial-sites/ Sun, 12 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1644832

Hawaii has some of the strongest laws in the United States governing historic burial locations, but lawmakers say more needs to be done to protect privately owned historic areas.

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Hawaii has some of the strongest laws in the United States governing historic burial locations, but lawmakers say more needs to be done to protect privately owned historic areas.

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More Surfers In Hawaii Are Wearing Helmets — A Trend That Could Save Lives https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/more-surfers-in-hawaii-are-wearing-helmets-a-trend-that-could-save-lives/ Thu, 09 May 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1646492

Professional surfers sharing photos of cracked helmets and stories about dangerous wipeouts on social media are helping foster greater use of protective headgear.

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Professional surfers sharing photos of cracked helmets and stories about dangerous wipeouts on social media are helping foster greater use of protective headgear.

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Bill Aims To Reduce Unauthorized Hunting In Hawaii https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/bill-aims-to-reduce-unauthorized-hunting-in-hawaii/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1643866

The legislative proposal would make hunting guides obtain written permission from landowners before leading tours on private lands.

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The legislative proposal would make hunting guides obtain written permission from landowners before leading tours on private lands.

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Hawaii Lawmakers Set Ambitious Goal For Increasing The Number Of Women Cops https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/hawaii-lawmakers-set-ambitious-goal-for-increasing-the-number-of-women-cops/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1643392

Women make up a fraction of law enforcement departments, but research shows they use less force than male officers and are the subject of fewer lawsuits and complaints.

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Women make up a fraction of law enforcement departments, but research shows they use less force than male officers and are the subject of fewer lawsuits and complaints.

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Invasive Parakeets Are Threatening Hawaii Farms. Is Killing Them The Answer? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/invasive-parakeets-are-threatening-hawaii-farms-is-killing-them-the-answer/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1643167

A proposed bill would create a one-year pilot program to cull the birds on Oahu and Kauai, where the animals are destroying an estimated 10% of crops on small farms.

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A proposed bill would create a one-year pilot program to cull the birds on Oahu and Kauai, where the animals are destroying an estimated 10% of crops on small farms.

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Hawaii’s Civil Air Patrol Seeks Funding To Continue Its Mission https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/hawaiis-civil-air-patrol-seeks-funding-to-continue-its-mission/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1642941

The nonprofit organization, which provides disaster relief and trains future aviators, has been operating at a deficit since 2019.

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The nonprofit organization, which provides disaster relief and trains future aviators, has been operating at a deficit since 2019.

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Capitol Art Exhibit Highlights Struggles Of Homeless Children In Hawaii https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/capitol-art-exhibit-highlights-struggles-of-homeless-children-in-hawaii/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1641723

The state has the third-highest rate of unsheltered homeless youth in the nation.

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The state has the third-highest rate of unsheltered homeless youth in the nation.

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Hawaii’s Deaf Community Is Struggling With Lack Of Certified ASL Interpreters https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/hawaiis-deaf-community-is-struggling-with-lack-of-certified-asl-interpreters/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1634002

There are no state-credentialed American Sign Language interpreters living on Kauai, Molokai, Niihau or Lanai.

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There are no state-credentialed American Sign Language interpreters living on Kauai, Molokai, Niihau or Lanai.

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Proposed Law Would Address ‘Terrible Impacts’ Of Unlicensed Animal Surgeries In Hawaii https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/proposed-law-would-address-terrible-impacts-of-unlicensed-animal-surgeries-in-hawaii/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1639023

Procedures performed on dogs by breeders without the proper medical training and equipment are cruel and dangerous, animal rights advocates say.

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Procedures performed on dogs by breeders without the proper medical training and equipment are cruel and dangerous, animal rights advocates say.

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Hawaii May Become Latest State To Declare Nov. 22 ‘Kimchi Day’ https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-may-become-latest-state-to-declare-nov-22-kimchi-day/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1638874

An annual commemoration of the popular dish would honor the contributions of the Korean community in the islands.

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An annual commemoration of the popular dish would honor the contributions of the Korean community in the islands.

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