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The compacts with western Pacific nations take on new importance as China seeks to extend its influence in the area.

The state is on track to have more fatalities in correctional facilities in 2021 than in any year in the past decade.

But details would have to be worked out, such as whether such a commission would have real power.

The former Honolulu mayor who now leads the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association opines on the state of the state’s top industry today.

Marcia and Buna Leialoha felt they had no choice but to offer homes to those evicted from a nearby temporary homeless camp, but their landlord thinks otherwise.

Environmental advocates have long raised concerns about the military’s effect on endangered species.

Consultant projections show hundreds more people will need to be incarcerated if no significant policy changes such as bail reform don’t reduce the number of inmates.

There are an estimated 10,000 tenants behind in their rent in the islands.

Almost every other state has professional staff and funding dedicated to overseeing law enforcement. Hawaii has neither.

The Oahu pastor was also a community organizer well known for his advocacy of affordable housing.