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Honolulu Yanks ‘Renovation Aloha’ Permit After Civil Beat Exposes Illegal Work

Honolulu Yanks ‘Renovation Aloha’ Permit After Civil Beat Exposes Illegal Work

HGTV hosts Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama are facing backlash because some of their speedy projects lacked proper permits.

Will Exemptions In Honolulu’s Empty Homes Tax Bill Water Down Its Effect? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Will Exemptions In Honolulu’s Empty Homes Tax Bill Water Down Its Effect?

As the long-discussed bill nears its final vote, some worry the 17 exemptions that helped it gain support also dilute the bill’s efficacy.

For ‘Renovation Aloha,’ Permit Violations Are The Cost Of Doing Business

For ‘Renovation Aloha,’ Permit Violations Are The Cost Of Doing Business

As the saying goes, it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission. The Kalamas have turned that adage into profit. 

Should The Planned Ala Wai Canal Bridge Be A New City Icon? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Should The Planned Ala Wai Canal Bridge Be A New City Icon?

Hundreds of residents stopped by Ala Wai Elementary School last week to vote on design options for the estimated $63 million bridge.

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear

From the beaches to construction sites, sunrises to the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal, Oahu was a picture of calm before the winter tourist storm.

Fix It! A Collapsed Sidewalk Next To An Oceanfront Cafe Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2024

Fix It! A Collapsed Sidewalk Next To An Oceanfront Cafe

When will the sidewalk along Queen's Beach be fixed? Nobody seems to know.

The Unnamed Dead Of Honolulu May Be Revealed Through DNA Testing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Unnamed Dead Of Honolulu May Be Revealed Through DNA Testing

DNA from five unidentified sets of juvenile remains have been sent for testing thanks to a $50,000 grant from a Texas-based lab.

Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It

Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture's future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.

West Oahu May Get More Than 800 New Short-Term Rentals In Apartment Zone Cory Lum/Civil Beat

West Oahu May Get More Than 800 New Short-Term Rentals In Apartment Zone

Parcels next to the Hoakalei Resort in Ewa were a hot topic at the Honolulu City Council’s final hearing on the overhauling of its Land Use Ordinance.

Honolulu Mayor Appoints New Housing Director Screenshot/City and County of Honolulu

Honolulu Mayor Appoints New Housing Director

Kevin Auger assumes the helm as the city is prioritizing efforts to provide more affordable housing for residents.