Fixed It! Remote West Kaua‘i Beach Park Reopens
Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.
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Vigilante Curb Painting Has ʻAiea Resident Seeing Red
Red paint on public curbs is reserved for Honolulu bus stops, but at one condo building, the enamel has been more widely applied.
Access To Oʻahu Outdoor Recreation Spot Still Restricted After Storm Damage
As crews continue to repair roads damaged by this spring’s Kona low storms, a reader asks when to expect restored access to a prized Oʻahu nature spot.
Fine Print Reveals Who’s To Blame For North Shore Flooding — To An Extent
The answer is unclear, largely due to the patchwork of land use agreements made during Dole's decades-long land sell-off.
Belatti Drops Bid For Congress To Run For Lieutenant Governor
The Hawaiʻi state representative said the political landscape shifted once Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke opted not to run for reelection while facing criminal investigation.
Puna Killings: Neighbors Asked For Help. It Didn’t Come In Time
After three men were found dead on the Big Island, apprehending the 36-year-old suspect became the police department's No. 1 priority.
Amazon’s Proposed $600M Center In Kapolei Met With Some Skepticism
The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi's increasing demand.
Suspect In Three Puna Murders Caught
An intense manhunt ended in a shirtless and emaciated Jacob Baker being led from the woods in handcuffs.
Maui’s Last Wild Beaches: Locals Fear Upgrades Will Sideline Them
Some members of the Maui community worry that proposed upgrades to Mākena State Park could pave the way for more transformative changes in the future.
Puna Murders Raise Questions About Restraining Order Process
Attorneys say TROs are granted in a majority of cases. But that wasn't the case for the man who allegedly killed three men.
It Takes A Village To Prevent Future Oʻahu Storm Damage
Kona low flooding exposed a network of farmland drainage ditches overgrown with invasive mangroves — and drew a network of volunteers to clear them.
Sudden Slashes To Solar Incentives Make It Harder To Go Green
More than 260 of Hawaiʻi's commercial and industrial projects are at risk after Legislature cuts credits in 2026, undermining renewable resource goals.
Longshot Congressional Candidate Pulled Gun On Maui County Workers
Police were not notified until more than an hour after the incident, which took place in a county building.
Prosecutors: HPD Justified In Suicide By Cop Shooting
Sonny Siofele told his federal probation officer he was suicidal shortly before police shot and killed him outside The Queen's Medical Center last October.
Quotable: Something Your Boss Might Not Like To Hear
Quotable: Something Your Boss Might Not Like To Hear
FBI Director’s Hawai‘i Trip Included ‘VIP Snorkel’ At A Pearl Harbor Memorial
FBI Director’s Hawai‘i Trip Included ‘VIP Snorkel’ At A Pearl Harbor Memorial
Maui Council Races Could Reshape Power Balance
Maui Council Races Could Reshape Power Balance
Amid Funding Fears, Food And Farming Bills Fared Better Than Expected
Amid Funding Fears, Food And Farming Bills Fared Better Than Expected
People Usually Get Away With Harming Hawai‘i’s Seals Despite Tourist Case
People Usually Get Away With Harming Hawai‘i’s Seals Despite Tourist Case
Beth Fukumoto: Saving Hawaiʻi's Income Tax Cuts Was No Small Feat
Budget negotiators made hard choices and delivered on a promise that was genuinely difficult to keep.
Top Honolulu Official Leaves City For Private Sector
The mayor designated Formby's deputy Krishna Jayaram to fill the slot, which is subject to City Council approval.
New $2M Fund Covers Neighbor Island Medical Flights
State-funded flights to Honolulu medical appointments aim to stop rural residents on Molokaʻi and beyond from putting off routine health care.
Honolulu Homeowners Turn To Goats, Sheep To Mow Yard Ahead Of Fire Season
Flocks of livestock are not a typical city sight. But with wildfire season looming, they're becoming an increasingly attractive prevention measure.
State Homeless Housing Contractor Failed To Report Insider Payments
HomeAid Hawaiʻi did not fully disclose payments made to the CEO's spouse in federal tax returns.