Abbey Seitz 11/21/25 Abbey Seitz 11/21/25

Lighting the way to safer streets in Waipahu and ʻEwa

Residents in these Leeward neighborhoods are about to make their bus stops and crosswalks safer in a project led by the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice, aided with federal grant money.

Ashley Mizuo 11/6/25 Ashley Mizuo 11/6/25

How parking spot mandates affect affordable housing in Honolulu

Parking mandates can have a large impact on affordable housing projects, according to a report by the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice.

Matthew Leonard and Ben Angarone 10/8/25 Matthew Leonard and Ben Angarone 10/8/25

Can Hawaiʻi turn around another deadly year on the roads?

An executive order emphasizes enforcement and safety education, but data shows infrastructure is also a major factor in many fatal accidents.

Matthew Leonard 9/1/25 Matthew Leonard 9/1/25

State fund aims to get more kids walking to school. Will they be safer?

The funds won’t be released until early next year, but the transportation department is looking at ways to expedite processes so work can begin within four months of receipt.

Abbey Seitz, Arjuna Heim and Lee Wang 8/12/25 Abbey Seitz, Arjuna Heim and Lee Wang 8/12/25

Bill 53 would increase Oʻahu housing costs

Reinstating parking mandates for developers in Honolulu means choosing cars over people and asphalt over affordability.