From ‘Sacred Place’ To ‘Dumping Ground,’ West Oahu Confronts A Legacy Of Landfills
Mental health professionals say the community is working to overcome the negative stereotypes associated with decades of hosting the island’s less desirable municipal facilities.
Navy Has ‘No Realistic Timeline’ To Restore Safe Water To Military Housing On Oahu
The military also stepped up efforts to help affected families by providing temporary lodging assistance that will enable those eligible to move into hotels.
Honolulu Shuts Off Major Water Source After Navy Confirms Contamination
The city’s water is still safe to drink, but the measure is a precaution because the Halawa shaft draws from the same aquifer, officials said.
First Omicron Covid Variant Case Is Detected In Hawaii
The patient was not vaccinated and had no history of out-of-state travel, indicating it’s a case of community transmission.
Is A Green Jobs Youth Corps The Key To Sustainability In Hawaii?
The state Legislature approved $5 million in federal Covid-19 relief funding to support a new Green Job Youth Corps that will roll out next year.
Living On A Boat Is Hard In Hawaii. Finding Rental Relief Is Impossible
The effects of fee hikes at harbors and the Covid-19 pandemic are prompting some to give up their boats and leave.
The Power Of SHOPO: Here’s How The Police Union Contract Drives Public Policy
The statewide police union plays an outsized role in everything from police shootings to investigating officer misconduct. But the public is kept in the dark about important issues being negotiated in the contract.
Hawaii Health Officials: All Adults Should Get Covid-19 Boosters
Scientists fear a new variant of coronavirus may be more contagious than previous versions.
Isabella Kalua Tragedy Turns A Spotlight On The Licensing Of Foster Families
Some convictions automatically disqualify families taking in foster children, but in many cases the state has discretion.