
Hawaii Farmers Face Risk of Crime Daily. Is A Killing Enough To Spur Reform?
Lawmakers are considering creating an agricultural crime commission and other measures to bolster laws that apply to agricultural theft, vandalism and trespass.

New Feral Cat Colony Map Could Save Hawaii’s Native Birds — But It’s Secret
The crowd-sourced map, which hasn't been made public yet, is bound to rankle many locals who regularly feed and care for free-roaming cats.

Hawaii’s Love Affair With Cesspools Is Ruining Its Reefs
Reefs are paying the price for new housing developments — and state marine protection alone can't stop human waste from speeding up their demise.

Disease Could Kill Most of The Big Island’s ‘Ohi‘a Forests Within 20 Years
Inside the race to save the tree supporting Hawaii's flora, fauna and culture.

Big Island Election: Alameda Defeats Roth In Mayor’s Race Upset
Kimo Alameda had nearly 53% of the vote, while the incumbent Mitch Roth had less than 43%, according to results released Wednesday.

Insurance Prices Threaten An Affordable Housing Oasis In Hawaii
Puna homeowners live under the threat of a lava eruption, but skyrocketing insurance rates are causing many to rethink that choice.

Dana Ireland Case: Police Don’t Have To Release Records About New Suspect
But the state Supreme Court said two men exonerated in the 1991 murder can move forward with wrongful conviction compensation claims.

Top Candidates In Tight Big Island Mayor’s Race Offer A Study In Contrasts
While they agree on some issues and diverge on others, Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda differ sharply in style and presentation.

Big Island Voters Asked To Impose New Deadlines For Filling Top County Jobs
Mayor Mitch Roth opposes the charter change, saying it wouldn't allow enough time to search for the best department heads.

Hawaii’s Last Dairy Is Under Fire For Allegedly Violating Environmental Law
The Center for Food Safety says that Cloverleaf Dairy on the Big Island has been knowingly polluting the ocean with animal and milk waste for years.