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Next week’s plan to humanely and responsibly move 25 homeless people to shelter sets a standard for how our homelessness challenge must be met.

The plan’s $173 million price tag is a small price to pay for preventing the worst effects of a major flood in densely populated, economically important Waikiki.

Sewage spill makes a mess in Waikiki, Supreme Court justices ask tough questions on TMT project, Hawaii ACT scores go up — but not by much.

In the meantime, the National Marine Fisheries Service should not flout those limits with catch rules that are already the subject of a federal lawsuit.

Despite occasional walkaways, it helps inmates transition out of prison. But they should be electronically monitored, and their jobs should be pre-arranged.

Honolulu’s new housing coordinator is inexplicably on the job, the threat of gun violence is low in Hawaii and a new habitat plan offers hope for the monk seal.

Health Director Virginia Pressler’s plans for a new forensics hospital and a facility largely serving the elderly can make a significant difference for Hawaii.

A rule in the making would create the basis for a relationship between the federal government and a Native Hawaiian governing body.

Why is the Health Department moving so slowly on marijuana dispensary rules? Martin for mayor in 2016? And how will the Iran deal shake out for Schatz, Hirono?

Hawaii’s oversight of care homes is lacking on many levels. Lawmakers and Gov. David Ige need to make improving the system a priority.