“We need to start rebuilding kamaaina plantation homes for the people of Maui County.”

2024 is shaping up as one of the most intense years for emotionally agitating and confusing events. How we respond as voters is vital to our democracy.

A Hawaii inmate died of a meth overdose at the Saguaro Correctional Center last fall.

As HECO tries to get new clean energy projects going, island leaders are discussing whether to make it mandatory to bury more power lines safely below ground.

Housing policy advocates say Helen Lau’s story is all too common amid Honolulu’s housing crisis.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

The Honolulu Ethics Commission saw a spike in complaints after high-profile corruption cases, but now the number has fallen below the average.

Tennessee’s federal representatives justify their positions by claims of support from “the American people.” (Photo: Holly McCall/Tennessee Lookout) Perhaps you’ve noticed the habit of U.S. politicians of all stripes to…

Children work on tablets during a preschool class in Cincinnati in 2023. Many states are expanding pre-K, but there are barriers to attendance for many families. (Carolyn Kaster | The…

The new “Indiana For the Bold” signs were installed by Signworks. (Photo courtesy of Signworks) Three new signs declaring key state slogans are now up on several Indiana state government…