The fragile and fragmented records of sailors, travelers and other adventurers who died in Hawaii are the basis for our new series.

The photographs from this week were charged with emotion.

Ten years ago, states were required to begin reporting how many children die, are injured or abused in child care. Some still aren’t. For parents who have lost children, it’s proof that the system isn’t working.

Feathered friends, silky-smooth sharks, kupuna kicking up their heels and Civil Beat's inaugural photojournalism pau hana crossed our lenses.

As a group, haoles are not viewed as local by locals, but many are in Hawaii because they love the islands and its people.

Sam Moku and John Mizuno have a relationship that dates back to their time playing football at the University of Hawaii.

There's a little compositional interest in this week's Shootz! Try to find a theme that connects four of these images.

The beauty of predawn architecture and the construction of a major project added to the mix of light and shadow our photographers captured.

You'll be seeing a lot more of Naka as we look to introduce you to wavemakers in Hawaii and Civil Beat staff.

The state previously set a Dec. 31 deadline to reach a deal but it now says enough progress has been made to keep negotiations going.