Biden Nominates Hawaii AG Connors To Be US Attorney
Sens. Schatz and Hirono praise the pick, which requires Senate approval.
Hawaiian Homesteaders Are First To Get Pandemic Relief Funds To Help Pay The Mortgage
The $5 million mortgage relief program is the latest effort by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to help people struggling to pay their bills.
Military Practices Using Drones For Maritime Surveillance In Hawaii
After two decades of secretive drone operations in the Middle East and Africa, the military wants to use drones as scouts in the Pacific.
Hawaii Book & Music Festival Kicks Off Friday
The 16th annual event will be virtual once again this year.
Can Urban Farming Solve Hawaii’s Food Crisis?
High-tech farming is costly and limited in what it can grow, but techniques could help Hawaii with its dependency on food imports.
The ‘Delta Tide May Be Turning,’ But Hawaii’s Economic Recovery Is Slow
Gov. David Ige’s plea to tourists not to visit Hawaii helped stop a nascent economic recovery. It’s not clear when the state will regain its momentum.
Climate Change Is A Big Problem For Farmers In Hawaii
More fires. Worse drought. Excessive heat. The state’s agriculture industry is facing serious environmental problems in the years ahead.
Hawaii Rolls Out Covid-19 Booster Shots For Older Adults
People aged 50 to 64 with underlying conditions will also have priority for a third shot. So far, boosters are only recommended for the Pfizer vaccine.
As TMT Works To Build On Mauna Kea, Two Telescopes Are Coming Down
More telescopes are expected to be decommissioned according to a plan that seeks to do a better job of managing the mauna.
Hawaii’s High Cost Of Living Just Keeps Getting Higher
Rising gasoline and housing prices are driving up living costs for isle families, offsetting wage gains that had appeared to offer a bright spot in a tepid economic recovery.