The longtime incumbent Democratic senator for state Senate District 10 is facing a challenge from the House member who has represented the same district for the past six years. Le ...

The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it's a sign of good environmental health.

Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life. What she didn’t know when she entered the water on ...

The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan. A decision on how to ...

“No longer can we tolerate career politicians setting their own pay, benefits and padding their nests.” Civil Beat has asked candidates for the Hawaiʻi General Election on Nov. 3 to answer a survey ...

“I think term limits would help bring in new voices and keep lawmakers more connected to the communities they serve.” “I think term limits would help bring in new voices and keep lawmakers more ...

State and Kauaʻi County workers coordinated the removal of the fifth grader without her mother’s knowledge — or an order from a judge The state of Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi County have paid almost $1 million ...

Under Trump plans, the state could be a hub for ship building, logistics, ocean energy, marine research, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Civil Beat has been named the best overall ...

First come the killings. Then, inevitably, the comments. Whenever feral or free-roaming cats are deemed the culprits in a high-profile killing of Hawaiʻi’s native wildlife, such as the recent mass ...

It’s a four-hand race to fill the council seat left vacant by decade-long incumbent Yuki Lei Sugimura, who is running for Maui County mayor. Four candidates are vying to represent Upcountry Maui ...

“We have to bring the island into the timeline that will make future generations proud to know we fought hard for them to be on an island that stayed with its roots.” Civil Beat has asked candidates ...

The education department did not provide a timeframe for when Lānaʻi High and Elementary would receive permanent repairs to its electrical system. After a power failure knocked out electricity in ...