It Now Takes A Six-Figure Salary For A Family Of 4 To Make Ends Meet in Hawaii

There’s been a steep increase in the cost of living in the last few years, but a new report also shows how tax credits can provide a lifeline to families.

With One Airline Left, Molokai And Lanai Residents Struggle To Access Medical Care

This has for generations been the norm, a widely accepted way of life on islands with more dirt roads than paved ones. But then the pandemic hit, slashing flights. Hospital officials are very concerned that the problem is only getting worse.

The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive

Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.

Big Island Police Tackle Cockfights But The Real Catch Is On The Sidelines

Hawaii County Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz says officers target cockfights where the stakes are highest.

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Breaking Point: Examining Health Inequities in Three Distinct Rural Regions