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“To really understand what is going on in the schools, you need to come to the schools”

Julie Reyes Oda, president of HSTA Leeward, delivered this speech at last week's teacher rally in Kapolei. Read More »

September 21, 2021 09:58 PM Dr. Pang: “Few are more pro-vaccine than I”

Dr. Lorrin Pang is under attack by the press and politicians. Here's his side of the story. Read More »

August 27, 2021 09:58 AM City seeks to sell popular well-used Haleiwa Beach Park

An open letter regarding today's city council hearing on the auction of a Hale‘iwa park. Signed by: James Estores, President, Malama Loko Ea Foundation Gabby Kahaulelio, President, Hui o Hee Nalu Bryan Amona and Chris Delaunay, Kailua Schuyler E. “Lucky” Cole, Sunset Beach Linda Legrande, Manoa Elizabeth Reilly, Hawaii Kai William W. “Billy” Saunders, Jr., Honolulu Maile Shimabukuro, Waianae Read More »

June 25, 2012 09:47 AM

The Hale‘iwa park targeted for sale, adjacent to Jameson's By The Sea restaurant.

Letters from Kea‘au: A 17-year old student

What I'm mostly concerned about is, what's going to happen to my loving family, a family for college next? What's going to come of them and many other homeless people? I don't want to be attending my college and have to be worried about everyone while I am attending. So could you help us to overcome a very, very, important situation please? I know with God's help, all of us who've been homeless for years, are going to overcome this obstacle!

April 16, 2012 11:29 PM An open letter in defense of Hawaii’s environment & open government

This open letter is being circulated by Hawaii's Thousand Friends, The Sierra Club, Defend Oahu Coalition, Save Sunset Beach Coalition, Save O’ahu Farmlands Alliance, Keep The Country, Hawaii SEED, Friends of Makakiko, Country Talk Story, and Livable Hawaii Kai Hui. Read More »

March 21, 2012 01:51 PM Opinion: Data should drive crime prevention

Advocates for criminal justice reform call for a smarter approach to prison policy. Read More »

March 20, 2012 12:51 PM Video: The seen and unseen in government accounting October 19, 2011 09:18 AM Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner challenges Haseko presence in Ewa September 02, 2011 02:15 PM Hawaii students, artists tapped to show what an aloha-based economy is August 16, 2011 02:16 PM

Maile Meyer and Meleanna Meyer's Arting in Place mural at Camp Mokule’ia brought 15 young student artists and professional local artists together. Photo from Harinani.com

Video: A voice from Molokai resists Big Wind August 03, 2011 05:21 PM

A satellite image of the island of Moloka`i. Photo by NASA

Learning center keeps families together, resists intergenerational incarceration August 03, 2011 11:19 AM

Children participate in outdoor classroom activities at Keiki O Ka`Aina Family Learning Centers. Courtesy Photo

Hawaii’s agricultural renaissance starts with individual participation August 02, 2011 02:04 PM

The planting of the New Day Garden at the Hale Kia Aina Governor's residence on June 18. Photo by Ed Morita

Volleyball tournament to showcase Micronesian culture, community values July 29, 2011 07:19 PM Hawaii Island spends three times the national average on electricity, report finds July 27, 2011 03:16 PM

Hu Honua Power plant in Pepeekeo. Photo from KeepOurIslandClean.com

Paddleboarder Jamie Mitchell eyes 10th Molokai to Oahu world title July 26, 2011 01:24 PM

International athlete and paddleboarder Jamie Mitchell approaches Oahu. Photo by Bernie Baker

Verbatim: Hawaii ACLU applauds anti-shackling law July 01, 2011 01:42 PM Opinion: Public Land Development Corporation a potential threat to ‘ceded lands’ June 30, 2011 12:07 PM Hawaii is still a target: New S.T.A.R.T. Treaty a small step toward nuclear disarmament May 10, 2011 10:59 AM

President Barack Obama attends a New S.T.A.R.T. Treaty meeting hosted by Vice President Joe Biden in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on November 18, 2010. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

Eye on Arab media: Killing Bin Laden will not make America safer May 02, 2011 09:36 AM Osama Bin Laden: One gangster down, many waiting in the wings May 02, 2011 09:27 AM Annual Swamp Romp Expo invites Hawaii to get dirty, stay healthy February 14, 2011 01:22 PM

Participants of all ages get down and dirty in the annual Swamp Romp Expo and Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe. Photo by Bill Mossman -- U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Public Affairs

Island battery: Is supplying 10 percent of Oahu’s power worth destroying Lanai? October 12, 2010 04:14 PM

A dead U‘au (Hawaiian petrel) lies near the base of a wind turbine.

Far from home: Hilo’s Kainoa Pe’a plays a big role as an emotional leader on and off the field September 28, 2010 04:12 PM

Senior defensive lineman Kainoa Pe’a plays an important role for his team on the field, in the locker room, and at school.

Molokai lights the way August 03, 2010 07:38 AM Republican filibuster stops unemployment benefits, Obama’s hands tied June 25, 2010 09:33 AM City details cost of response to tsunami warning → March 03, 2010 05:43 PM