South Maui Community Pushes Back After Plan Gets More Developer-Friendly. Advisory committee members say the county Planning Department’s changes will contribute to an unsustainable future for the greater Kīhei area.
State Is Banking On Charter Schools To Help Expand Hawaiʻi's Free Preschool. Some principals and state leaders are hopeful that a new preschool in Kapolei will chart a path for other nonprofits and private schools interested in operating public charter programs.
Executives Hope A New Fee Can Save Downtown Honolulu. A new generation of business people want a “vibrant downtown.”
The Number Of Hawaiʻi Children In Foster Care Dropped To Lowest In Decades. Department of Human Services officials attributed the steady decline to reforms. High caseloads and staff shortages continue.
These ʻulu lovers battle the wind and rain to nurture Kauaʻi trees
Top-ranked Kamehameha dominates Maryknoll to post fifth straight league win
Kamahele a jack of all trades for Bulldogs; Rough Riders following lead of veteran Richardson
UHERO: Maui wildfires trigger population loss, economic impact
Economists: More than 400 Maui residents moved out of state after 2023 fires
Hawaii's Attorney General releases its final account of the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Instead of looking back, this latest report looks ahead to the future to prevent another disaster from happening.
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TransPacific Championships emphasize Hawaii as serious sports tourism contender
Amid a slew of controversies, the director of Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement is stepping down, and a Honolulu Police Major has accepted the position, HNN Investigates confirmed Tuesday.
New data shows hundreds of Maui residents moved out of state because of the 2023 wildfires.
Kalihi businesses hurt by the rail construction can soon apply for financial relief. The city will accept applications for the Transit Construction Mitigation Fund (TCMF) Grant online from Jan. 27 to Feb. 7.
A proposal to ease the strain on Oahu’s ambulance crews by enlisting the help of rideshare companies is prompting questions from some drivers.
Wordle was one "a" short of a kanak attack!
"A-L-O-H-A, a little aloha in our day. Spread a little aloha around the world!"~ Even when off Island, aloha pops up! Saw this in a coffee shop in Japan.
Solving Hawaiʻi's Housing Crisis Front And Center In New Legislative Session. Zoning regulations, use of public funds to spur housing construction are among different approaches to addressing housing needs on the agenda in 2025 session.
Recreational Use Only: Princeville Park Dispute Shutters Kaua‘i Farmers Market. A neighbor’s complaint triggered an investigation by the county Planning Department.
Data Dive: Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Suffer For Lack Of Health Insurance. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely to turn to traditional or cultural practices as a substitute for conventional medicine. Their health outcomes remain poor compared to white people.
The city is asking visitors and residents to stay out of Lanikai and go to another beach instead. Parking restrictions are now in effect to reduce congestion during a major construction project in Kailua.
