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Buying the land could keep it out of developers' hands forever but some say the $39 million price tag may be too hefty for ...
On the Garden Isle, an essential ingredient to the Mai Tai, lūʻaus and many local dishes is in short supply, driving businesses to buy out Costco's weekly supply in minutes.
Hawaiʻi is the only state that lacks legislative fiscal analysis of bills. This year lawmakers may take a step toward fixing that.
Hawaiʻi House minority Leader Lauren Matsumoto says she was denied the chance to vote remotely when she gave birth to her daughter in late 2019.
House Bill 701 will only help some of the estimated 154,000 family caregivers in Hawaiʻi. There are limits on income and other qualifications. There may also be a limit placed on the amount of tax ...
Government watchdogs think the European field trip is a bad look, but city officials insist there's nothing wrong with it.
We’re surrounded by a big blue habitat for underwater critters. See how many you can find. Unfortunately, being named a finalist for a Pulitzer prize doesn’t make us immune to financial pressures. The ...
Stewarding the trees and forests around us is not just for scientists, adventurers or cultural experts. Volunteers are needed ...
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ...
Hundreds of measures hurtle toward the black hole of conference committee that waits at the end of every ridiculously short ...
The county says it’s doing its job faster, but that’s not yet translating to faster permits for property owners.
The wide-ranging discussion addressed sports betting, fireworks, relations with HPD, staffing challenges and priority ...