This Rural Hawaiʻi Pharmacy Was A Lifeline For Seniors. Now It’s Gone
Loss of the Kohala drug store is symbolic of the healthcare access issues affecting remote regions of the state.
Feral Cats, ICE And Overtourism: Kauaʻi County Mayoral Candidates’ Q&As
6 candidates answer key questions facing the incoming mayor of the Garden Isle.
Hawaiʻi’s Imperiled False Killer Whales Are Going Hungry
The endangered whales’ numbers are still trending in the wrong direction. Researchers just found a new piece of the puzzle as to why.
Kaua‘i Shrimp: Harvesting Pounds From Ponds To Help Feed Hawai‘i
The shrimp farm has been part of West Kaua‘i’s agricultural landscape for decades.
See How Your Beach Stacks Up To Hawai‘i Water Pollution Standards
Surfrider Foundation’s annual report on regular testing at 90 beaches reveals “a dismal situation.”
Will Doctors Trade 5 Years In Rural Hawaiʻi For Free Med School?
Ambitious financial aid program aims to reduce the doctor shortage in remote and underserved parts of the state.
Hawaiʻi Is The Only State Not Tracking Abuse In Childcare
The state blames a bureaucratic hurdle for its failure to follow a federal law requiring it to report abuse and serious injuries in childcare settings.
Hawaiʻi Teachers Win Raises, But Some Schools Are Still Crumbling
Teachers say lawmakers made significant progress boosting educator morale and retention this session, but debates about campus repairs and construction are ongoing.
AT&T Withdraws Controversial Kaua‘i Cell Tower Plan
Community members on the North Shore overwhelmingly opposed a plan to build a cell tower less than 50 feet from one resident’s bedroom window.
Amid Funding Fears, Food And Farming Bills Fared Better Than Expected
Lawmakers, farmers and agriculture advocates found tens of millions of dollars for key infrastructure projects this legislative session.