Kirstin Downey: The Maui County Cultural Commission’s Unfortunate Failure
The commission has only met once since the Aug. 8, 2023 fires wiped out much of Lahaina’s history.
Governor’s Office To Help YMCA Residents Facing Huge Rent Hike
Eight long-term tenants highlighted in a Civil Beat story, whose rental subsidies were to end Nov. 1, will not be displaced.
The Sunshine Blog: ‘Corporate Vampires Continue To Suck Us Dry’
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Hawaii International Film Festival Not Living Up To Its Potential
HIFF struggles with organization in operations, film programming and overall cinematic experience.
Hawaii County Mayor’s Race Is Getting Lots Of Cash This Year
Most top legislative races have drawn less support from political donors.
Street Festivals Frustrate Waikiki But Chinatown Wants More
In a tale of two neighborhoods, street festivals can be a headache for people in Waikiki while community leaders say they could be an economic lifeline for Chinatown.
Where do Harris and Trump stand on 10 major policy issues?
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump have widely differing positions on many policy issues. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON — As the last weekend before Tuesday’s presidential election…
1 million+ patients lose coverage as insurers, hospitals drop Medicare Advantage
Andrew and Libby Potter look over the letter they received in October, telling them that their region’s largest hospital system would no longer be considered in-network for Libby’s Medicare Advantage…
Mountaineer Food Bank calls for program support, donations to help feed veterans
Mountaineer Food Bank is asking people to donate to the organization’s Veterans Table program this month to honor veterans. (Getty Images) Mountaineer Food Bank is calling on West Virginians to…
‘Invisible’ migrant farmworkers cope with hurricane’s aftermath
Douglas, Ga., resident Elia Pacheco stands in her mobile home on Oct. 23, 2024, with plastic boxes of donated clothes stacked in the corner. Many immigrant farmworkers have seen their…