Chickens OK, roosters not so much. Bill 52 tests how far Hawaiʻi County will go to balance peace, food and freedom.

Five letters. Six chances to get it right. No problem.

Outgoing PUC Chair Leo Asuncion gave no reason for leaving before his term is up.

The cost of renting a place to stay has been prohibitively expensive for some who want to come help the island rebuild. Now, there's a new option.

“Our goal is to remind negotiators that behind every policy decision are real people and real lives at risk.”

Firefighters have a mantra: Risk a lot to save a lot. But a newly uncovered federal investigation into a firefighter's death cautions fire departments against risking everything when they don’t know whether there’s anyone to save.

Here's a puzzle to help you celebrate, whether you have the day off or not.

The governor's office is convening a Native Hawaiian advisory group to participate in the negotiation process, but OHA is seeking a larger role.

The newly restored A‘a, commissioned by royalty, is one of the oldest racing canoes in Hawai‘i.

The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.

As federal incentives for electric vehicles are drying up, will the state still expand its fledgling charging network?

Remaining residents were terrified when a group of men in black clothing armed with a pistol showed up last week. Today they head back to court.

This one has 30 words. See how many you can find.

Keeping connected with Hawaiʻi culture is a challenge for lifelong residents who move away.

Data shows that even in developed nations relatively sheltered from climate change, over 80% of poor people are exposed to at least one climate hazard, like drought, air pollution or extreme heat.

A parent's complaint after a class conversation about Charlie Kirk highlights the larger challenges schools face in teaching government and current events.

The state and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs are stepping up beginning today but the fight over SNAP continues during the federal shutdown.

The political strategy, rooted in racism and authoritarianism, is causing doubt about what’s real and what isn’t.

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

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

Have fun trying to solve this puzzle.

By not forcing voters to choose a single party in August, we can enhance the November general election.

By not forcing voters to choose a single party in August, we can enhance the November general election.

Coordinator Christin Johnson and Chair Mark Patterson discuss funding challenges, staffing shortages, safety issues, investigations and rehabilitation at the state's prisons and jails.

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

Pressure has been building on legislative leaders to launch their own investigation into the possible bribe of one of their members.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he's opposed to the idea but the rail authority has submitted a proposal to the Honolulu Charter Commission anyway.

Try this brain teaser as you get ready for the weekend.

Big Island farmers want the state to tackle the Queensland longhorn beetle before it spreads to the rest of the state and wreaks havoc like the coconut rhinoceros beetle.

The U.S. Census Bureau has changed what is classified as "urban" and "rural." That can have major economic ramifications.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that mining waste could affect anything from tiny shrimp smaller than an inch long to fish 2 inches long.

Her tenure as a trustee was marked by a commitment to Native Hawaiians but also ethical challenges and board power struggles.

Waikā Consulting said the agency's involvement would lead to economic returns for Native Hawaiians, but it faced pushback from local communities on the Big Island.

The controversy over the downtown Honolulu building pits one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest real estate services companies against an aliʻi trust established by Queen Emma to benefit her hospital.

Travelers can now carry 10-foot, 5-inch surfboard bags on Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines flights.

This brain teaser is short and sweet.

The chief executive of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs wants her job back amidst an internal investigation.

DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi also could see his salary rise up to $400,900 by the end of the decade if he continues to get good performance reviews.

Parking has been a problem for decades at the main access point shared by Mākua Beach and Hāʻena Beach Park. An effort to fix it may be gaining momentum.

Many of these bugs will be all too familiar. Good luck finding them all.

There are so many reasons why issuing a proclamation won't solve this problem. But it can't hurt.

Programs providing targeted outreach to Native Hawaiian and Filipino survivors are among those facing cuts.

Money for environmental cleanup, transportation projects and housing are on the governor's wish list.

The honu has recovered from the brink of extinction, prompting some to ask if it's time to give Native Hawaiians the right to resume traditional harvesting.

Gov. Josh Green pledges to help with the permitting process for sites where old telescopes have been decommissioned.

Superintendent Keith Hayashi's salary could increase 60% by 2029 under a new contract up for approval Wednesday.

You get six tries to find this five-letter word. Good luck.

Members of the public and the council will have until Monday to nominate individuals to be considered for the seat previously held by the late Tasha Kama.

Let's get the week off to a good start with this puzzle.

Collaboration has been critical in making progress on a key component of fire safety in communities across the county.