Federal Cuts May Clip Wings Of Hawaiʻi’s Endangered Birds

Workers who had hoped to spend their careers supporting these at-risk local species have been let go. Now, who might take over remains up in the air.

Laid Off Federal Workers: Hawaiʻi Governor Wants You For State Vacancies

State government has struggled to fill vacancies and nearly a third of its workers will be eligible for retirement in the next five years.

Lahaina Disaster Still A ‘Relentless Presence’ In Fire Survivors’ Lives

Court documents filed in a wildfire compensation lawsuit give an unprecedented look at the struggles fire survivors continue to face.

Hawaiʻi’s Fishing Industry Wants You To Know Where That Fresh Ahi Came From

State lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the sale of raw ahi in retail establishments unless it carries a label that says the country where the tuna was landed.

Kauaʻi Rooster Farm Stokes Cockfighting Criticism

A token of country life, roosters are stirring up a fraught debate over the right to raise noisy fowl and the right to a good night’s sleep in Hawai‘i. 

This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial

The storm destroyed a primary nesting site for endangered sea turtles and monk seals. East Island’s reemergence in this remote atoll has become an unexpected sign of resilience against climate change.

Rural Hawaiian Homelands Residents Should Be Online By 2025

Most Hawaiian homesteaders have switched from Sandwich Isles to either Spectrum or Hawaiian Telcom.

Deadly Devastation From The Lahaina Fire Was ‘Years In The Making’

The latest state report examines the reasons behind Lahaina’s destruction and the fire that fueled it.

Hawaii Has Done Little To Shore Up Neighborhoods Against Fire. Some Are Doing It Themselves

Residents aware of the dangers can take some steps to protect their communities, but they’re still looking to government to enforce stricter codes for all.

Hawaii, Maui County, HECO And Others Agree To Pay $4 Billion To Wildfire Victims

The proposed settlement still needs to be approved by a judge. And insurers that have paid out billions in claims have not agreed to terms.