Power Has Been Out In These Oʻahu Classrooms For Months
A building at Kalāheo High School has faced a power outage since the fall. Families are advocating for more funding to repair the school's electrical system.
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High Housing Costs Force Hawaiʻi Residents Into ‘Impossible Choices’
The latest housing report from the University of Hawaiʻi notes some improvements in the market but authors say they are small and slow.
‘Slush Fund’? Honolulu Council Wants Control Of $41 Million
The provisional account would be used for covering disaster relief and routine operations.
Attention Divers! Hawaiʻi’s Reefs Need Your Help After Destructive Storms
Early reports support fears of widespread damage, but without more monitoring the picture remains incomplete.
Neal Milner: The Governor And The Auditor Are Fighting. That's Great
Each one has a role to play in making sure Hawaiʻi accomplishes great things in an appropriate way.
Despite A Death And Damage, Maui Stalls On Chronic Kīhei Flooding
Residents remain frustrated by the county's lack of progress in addressing the decades-long problem facing the burgeoning South Maui town.
3 Finalists Announced For Honolulu Police Chief
The finalists include the director of the Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement, a police chief in Georgia and a retired assistant chief in San Fransisco.
Legislators Advance Bill To Limit Corporate Money In Hawaiʻi Elections
The legislation would make Hawaiʻi one of the first states to sidestep the Citizens United U.S. Supreme Court case that allows unlimited corporate spending in local elections.
One Of Hawaiʻi’s Most Lucrative Crops Might Surprise You
Millions of pounds of Hawaiʻi-grown basil are exported to Canada and the U.S. mainland. The herb is now more profitable than some of the state's most iconic crops.
Children Play At Their Own Risk In This Mililani Park
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Hawaiʻi Balks At Funding Maui Fire Victim Health Study
Lawmakers did not pass a bill that would have funded the continuation of the most comprehensive study of the long-term health effects of the wildfires.
Young Brothers Held On To $26M In State Money To Cover Its Costs
Hawaiʻi allowed the shipping company to keep the money while awaiting a rate increase but now wants millions more in penalties and interest.
Makana Eyre: Noir May Be Just What Hawaiʻi Needs Right Now
A new young adult novel at an island resort is the latest dark take on life in Paradise.
Teen Surfers Make Hawaiʻi History In First-Ever State Championship
Students and coaches had advocated for years for surfing to be recognized as an official high school sport.
Aquarium Fish Extraction Puts Reefs And Community Practices At Risk
Amendments to House Bill 2101 unfortunately limit protections to Oʻahu and only for a limited time.
HMSA-HPH Merger Is Not A Solution To Hawaiʻi Health Care Problems
The first priority should be reducing practice costs with a much simpler, more transparent payment system.
Close The Loophole Before Raising Taxes On Local Families
When two transactions lead to the same outcome, they should be treated the same under the tax code.
Why Hawaiʻi Must Rethink Youth Mental Health
Suicide was the leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 19.
Don’t Get Ahead Ahead Of The Data On Pretrial Reform
A bill moving at the Hawaiʻi Legislature proposes specific considerations when determining ability to afford bail.
Driving Change For Hawaiʻi One Story At A Time
It would be too depressing to constantly uncover problems if we didn't have faith that some of them could be solved.
Eric Stinton: Hawaiʻi Is In The Crosshairs Of A Dangerous Nuclear Policy
We can and should push our leaders to create and follow principles that are more just and effective.
Kirstin Downey: Saving An Important Historic Site Near ʻAiea
Supporters say the 2-acre parcel can grow taro, be used to educate kids and teach people about food sustainability in Hawaiʻi.
Neal Milner: We Are All Victims Of The Sylvia Luke Mess
Her decision not to run for reelection doesn't address the bigger problem — how inept the state is when it comes to corruption investigations.
Will Caron: Tools Of The Trade
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.