A historic settlement can begin flowing to people and businesses affected by the fire, but consequences for the insurance ...

The death of OCCC inmate Eric Scotton is apparently the third homicide in the Hawaiʻi correctional system in less than a year ...

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Most of a shared-use path on Date Street is smooth, a part of Honolulu’s touted but incomplete “Lei of Parks” concept that ...

The caucus is a torch-bearer for Hawaiʻi youth issues. This year’s proposals are some of the most important yet.

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Advocates have been asking for more disclosure and tougher penalties on lobbying violations for decades. They're finally ...

Hawaiʻi political leaders haven't wasted any time fighting back against the aggressive first acts of the new president.

Virginia Tincher manages media for Carbon Cashback Hawaii. She is an advocate for restoring and protecting the planet for future generations by promoting energy and climate policies that are ...

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The state needs to hire more workers who can help families to ease poverty, give grassroots organizations more funding and ...