Honolulu Civil Beat

Photo Essay: Helping Save Hawaiian Ducks From Extinction: Only about 700 koloa maoli remain in the wild and are centered on Kauaʻi. A team of researchers is trying to reestablish the population across the Hawaiian Islands. dlvr.it/TM701V #HInews

Fix It! Haʻikū’s Peʻahi Road Has Become a Hotbed For Illegal Dumping: A stretch of the scenic Maui road has become a dumping ground. Little has been done to deter the illegal activity. dlvr.it/TM5n7T #HInews

#Opinion The Price A Community Pays With Short-Term Rentals: In Puna, the houses still stand. But something gets hollowed out when no one’s home. dlvr.it/TM4lSr #HInews

Kauaʻi Narrows Candidate Field For New Police Chief: Kauaʻi's efforts to recruit a new chief come as Honolulu and Hawaiʻi island wage their own searches for a new top cop. dlvr.it/TM6ytb #HInews

The Number Of Family Caregivers Is Surging: A new report shows that more than 63 million Americans serve as family caregivers — and they’re managing financial risks, poor health and isolation. dlvr.it/TM6rSd #HInews

Crucial Insurance Deadline Looms In Two Weeks For Maui Fire Victims: Homeowners and renters with property lost or damaged in the 2023 wildfires risk losing key insurance benefits if they miss Aug. 8 deadline to file claims or request extensions. dlvr.it/TM6phk #HInews

Lawsuit Claims Housing Authority Broke Promises To Displaced Tenants: Last two remaining Kūhiō Park Terrace tenants say all they want is comparable housing. dlvr.it/TM6mbs #HInews

The Friday Crossword: US Presidents: A good day for history buffs and political scholars. dlvr.it/TM6k1t #HInews

Oʻahu Jail Killing Shines A Light On Prison Gang Mayhem: Grand jury testimony in a 2023 killing details the power and violence of an organization known as Murder Inc. dlvr.it/TM6gZz #HInews

Maui Plan To Phase Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals Advances: Some council members voted with reservations and expressed frustration at how the process has pitted members of the community against each other. dlvr.it/TM5xvD #HInews

Word Row: July 24: This one might take you a few tries to zero in. dlvr.it/TM5q2s #HInews

Data Dive: Hawaiʻi’s Highest Paid Union Leaders: Working in organized labor can be lucrative — for some. dlvr.it/TM5l1X #HInews

The Sunshine Blog: Healing America, One Candidate At A Time: Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. dlvr.it/TM5h9w #HInews

Sea Turtle Nests Threatened On North Shore By Lights, Bonfires, Joyrides: Illegal activities and failure to enforce laws are threatening honu nests at Ke Iki Beach on Oʻahu. dlvr.it/TM5dVp #HInews

Army Wants Faster Movement On Deal For Hawaiʻi Live-Fire Training Lands: The Army secretary said he asked Gov. Josh Green's office for a list within the next few weeks of things the military can do to help the community. dlvr.it/TM4xF8 #HInews

Learn about one of Hawaiʻi's deadliest threats for locals. Get the recording or join us live/in person for this conversation about drowning and ocean safety. dlvr.it/TM4nd8 #HInews

Word Search: Celebrate The Good Times: An uplifting way to get over the hump. dlvr.it/TM4jbl #HInews

Hawaiʻi’s Wetlands Are Vanishing. This Failed Plan Offers A Warning: Maui County's expansive wetland law was expected to pave the way for stronger protections statewide. More than two years and a $250,000 map later, it's never been enforced. dlvr.it/TM4gKS #HInews

One Of The Biggest Microplastic Pollution Sources? Your Tires: Tire wear particles have been found to account for about 45% of all microplastics in both terrestrial and aquatic systems. dlvr.it/TM4cYk #HInews

Public Broadcasting In Hawaiʻi Is OK – For Now: Local broadcast executives are sorting out major questions following federal funding cuts. dlvr.it/TM4YwB #HInews