Leilani Combs grew up between San Diego, California and ʻAiea, Hawaiʻi. Growing up near the ocean has shaped both her ...

An Alaska case highlights confusion over voting and citizenship rights for American Samoans. It has implications for Hawaiʻi ...

Young people, Hawaiʻi belongs to you. You could run off and try your stakes on the mainland, but you’re needed here. I wish I ...

The Department of Education concluded the teacher posed a threat to children due to the allegation and a prior assault ...

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Experts say labeling sunscreens "reef-friendly" is deceptive since even chemicals that aren't banned can do widespread damage ...

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Keohokalole’s willingness to stand out was perhaps most evident late last session when he delivered a 12-minute floor speech ...

Special funds are created by law and earmarked for specific purposes. The Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund or Rainy Day Fund ...

Mayor Rick Blangiardi was speaking for an angry public when he made Joe Logan retire as police chief. Honolulu Police Chief ...

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Will Caron is director of communications at the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice, a policy research and ...