Maui’s Top Emergency Officials Were Off Island As Wildfires Hit Lahaina
Local leaders say they were caught by surprise because the scale of Tuesday’s fire was unprecedented. But the warning has been sounded for years.
Much Of Historic Lahaina Town Believed Destroyed By Overwhelming Fire
Thousands remain without power Wednesday as winds are expected to drop.
Troubling Trajectory Of Hawaii Newspapers Has ‘Deep Implications’ For Democracy
Ongoing cutbacks at local publications mean there are fewer watchdogs for the public’s interest.
Lanai Ferry Seeks Higher Ticket Fare For The First Time In 15 Years
The public can weigh in next month on whether state regulators should approve the proposed 37% increase.
Hawaii’s Clean Energy Transition Faces Steep Hurdles, Study Finds
Some industries, especially transportation, face unique challenges in weaning off fossil fuels.
Biden Officials Had To Charter A Plane So They Wouldn’t Get Stuck On Molokai
The group didn’t trust Mokulele Airlines’ scheduled flights, underscoring the difficulties island residents have accessing health care and other services.
Hawaii Kava Growers Hope To Convince Food Regulators It’s Safe To Eat
The plant is the focus of new studies about its potential therapeutic benefits.
Hawaii’s Parole Board Is The Most Powerful In The Country. That May Change
The paroling authority sets the minimum terms that inmates must serve before they can be released from prison, a task that other states assign to judges.
Giving Birth Is An Expensive And Lonely Trip For Some Rural Hawaii Women
Lanai and Molokai residents often must fly to Honolulu weeks before their baby’s due date to be close to an urban medical center when they go into labor.
A Struggle For Control Of Hawaii’s Beef Industry Is Playing Out On Safeway Shelves
Demand for beef is exceeding supply, but local producers are not seeing the returns.