The venue, which over the decades went from family friendly theater to purveyor of pornographic films, will likely continue to sit empty.

The volunteer board often cancels meetings for lack of quorum and doesn't have a paid staff like other counties to shoulder some of the load.

If ever a day to have a little fun, this is it.

The Aloha State burns foreign oil to generate most of its electricity. With prices soaring, electric bills are projected to increase 20-30% in the coming months.

An exhibit at The British Museum, "Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans," poses questions that have historically been uncomfortable for museums.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

With four open seats, this election presents a chance for better gender and geographic diversity.

If approved, it would be the third raise in three years for top city officials. 

Some community members say the incident at a Kapolei Middle School underscores the need for behavioral health staff at the state's public schools.

Now, their integration with AI is sounding alarms.

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The British Museum has mounted an exhibit in collaboration with Indigenous people. But when invaluable Hawaiian artifacts are held in collections so far from home, how many people from here will get to go see it?

Several people at nearby beaches said they did not know that backwash had overflowed from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility days earlier.

The county responded to more than 300 brushfires last year, and officials are making the issue a major focus going forward.

Monday got you down? Get back in the right frame of mind with this word puzzle.

Teachers with master's degrees have a higher starting salary than those with bachelor's degrees, but research suggests these degrees may not improve educator quality.

Sugar and pineapple acreage was sold off over the years, divided into hundreds of smaller plots for farming and housing. After the deluge, everyone is pointing fingers.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

The party the former Democratic Maui lawmaker enthused over in a candid interview doesn't exist in today's political reality.

Taxpayer information collected by booking companies would be used to collect taxes but not to allow counties to crack down on illegal vacation rentals.

Rep. Chris Todd has the power to send a strong bill to conference, giving lawmakers something meaningful to work with.

Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

If President Trump issues a disaster declaration for the March Oʻahu floods, then federal money will flow to Hawaiʻi. Here are some specifics on how to take advantage of various programs.

This one should be a snap.

Otake Camp, situated on the bank of Kaukonahua Stream, was among Oʻahu's hardest hit areas after a recent storm devastated the island's North Shore.

A budget request from Gov. Josh Green puts the new price tag on repairs to the dam that created the reservoir, which rose to dangerous levels during the recent Kona low, at more than $60 million.

As farmers recover from devastating floods and historic rainfall, drought-stricken areas are soaking in the moisture.

Are you a new or aspiring farmer in Hawaiʻi? It's a hard job here in Hawaiʻi. We'd love to hear your story.

The Honolulu Police Commission is on track to select a new chief by May 20. Candidates names will not be made public until a group of three to five finalists is selected.

Continue the celebration with today's crossword puzzle.

Coral reefs already face a litany of threats. Experts say storm runoff from the recent Kona lows will only make matters worse.

In the wake of last week's flood, student doctors from the John A. Burns School of Medicine are treating ailments ranging from digestive issues to joint pain.

The last two fatal helicopter accidents in Hawai‘i occurred on Kaua‘i.

Most schools are on track to reopen later this month, but at least two schools are searching for alternatives in the final months of the school year.

One of our six-letter specials to get you a little charged up.

ʻO ka pololei, hemo ka māhele kikowaena kūlanakauhale o ka papahana alakau he $10 biliona kālā kona nui ma Malaki 2031, aia nō naʻe kahi aʻoaʻo kūwaho ke kānalua nei i ka holo ʻoiaʻiʻo o ia hoʻolālā ʻana.

Taxpayers will pay more than $20 million for repairs. Partial owner Dole might still get the water.

By the time emergency management officials told people it was time to evacuate in Waialua and Haleʻiwa, some residents had already been swimming for their lives.

The man could also receive a $200,000 payment from the state.

The proposed spending plan sets aside money to buy private water systems and wells. County will rely on emergency reserves for recent storm damage.

The developer won approval after agreeing to turn a substantial portion of living space into a garage and remove one of its 17 bathrooms.

The president has denied and delayed requests for disaster aid from Democratic-led states. Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green hopes that won’t be the case.

Federal prosecutors say Miske killed himself in prison to prevent the government from seizing his $20 million estate. The trust's lawyer is pushing back on that.

HECO says the cost to upgrade the old power plant exceeds what state utility regulators have allowed.

One critic worries data from the cameras could be misused, but the state House gave preliminary approval to expanding the uses of the cameras.

Hum along to this one as you play.

After two intense Kona lows, calls to a city hotline to report potholes tripled. As drivers dodge divots, the city is just beginning to assess the damage.

Even you die-hard Wordle fans will find this one a challenge.

Bills would prohibit collaboration between local police and federal immigration authorities, outlaw most masks for law enforcement officers

Disasters linked to climate change are hitting the islands more often, heating up debate over who's responsible and should ultimately cover the costs.