Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Johnny Keoni Prones
“We need to start rebuilding kamaaina plantation homes for the people of Maui County.”
Danny De Gracia: How To Navigate Crazy Election News Without Being Intimidated
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.
Police Say Prison Worker Tried To Bring Meth Into Arizona Facility That Houses Hawaii Inmates
A Hawaii inmate died of a meth overdose at the Saguaro Correctional Center last fall.
Maui Faces Uncertainty Over The Future Of Its Energy Grid
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.
An Oahu Teacher’s Futile Apartment Hunt Shows How Bad The Rental Market Is
Housing policy advocates say Helen Lau’s story is all too common amid Honolulu’s housing crisis.
The Sunshine Blog: The Department Of Law Says Goodbye To Those Unflattering Mugshots
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Honolulu Ethics Commission Says Number Of Complaints Has Dropped
The Honolulu Ethics Commission saw a spike in complaints after high-profile corruption cases, but now the number has fallen below the average.
Beware of false appeals to the American people
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…
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
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…
State government buildings get new signs at steep cost
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…