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Hawai‘i can lead the way in climate resilience, setting an example for other coastal regions facing similar challenges.

The federally funded initiative run by Maui Economic Opportunity employed hundreds and was to last two years. The nonprofit's CEO announced this month that it would end early.

The tenants had been at risk of losing their homes after the Central Y said it could no longer afford to subsidize their rents.

Carolers, therapy dogs, martial artists and the arrival of winter swells on the North Shore.

Utility does not dispute earlier findings its equipment started the fire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.

Front Street property owners are anxious and angry that Maui County seems to be stalling on granting permits that would allow them to rebuild their homes and businesses.

After a year of grieving, Theresa Cachuela's mother is ready to talk about the domestic violence leading up to her daughter's killing. Her daughter sought help in the weeks before her husband fatally shot her.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaiʻi.

The fight to protect agricultural lands in Hawai‘i is not just about preserving the land itself but safeguarding a way of life.