Ban Taxpayer-Funded Mailers During Elections, Ethics Chief Says
The Honolulu ethics director says elected officials should not send printed newsletters to constituents within 60 days of elections.
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Olin Lagon: No Hog Cheese
Scarcity is supposed to make people hoard. Somebody forgot to tell us. Mostly.
Developers Want City’s OK To Build Big. Here’s How They Sweeten The Deal
When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more.
Almost Half Of Hawaiʻi Schools Have Unreliable Fire Alarms
The education department has made significant progress with repairing school fire alarms in recent years, but aging systems and outdated parts remain a concern.
Nonprofit Sues To Block Auction Of American Samoa Waters For Deep-Sea Mining
The lawsuit was filed by Earthjustice against the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service.
Word Row: Aug. 20
You have six chances to figure out this word. Have a little fun as the week winds down.
Cats Vs. Birds? It Shouldn’t Be One Or The Other
After 23 years in animal welfare, I think we're asking the wrong question.
Hawaiʻi Freshmen Failing: Ninth Grade Repeater Rate Among Nation’s Highest
Hawaiʻi has held back high school freshmen at a higher rate than nearly any other state.
Lala Recovery Begins: Ka‘ū Residents Rally To Share Food, Fuel, Hope
A second body was discovered Tuesday. Local businesses remain battered and shuttered as people from around the Big Island step up to help.
Word Search: Lala Land
Remembering our recent hurricane.