Condos Under Pressure
Rising insurance rates continue to squeeze condo owners on O‘ahu, but relief may be in sight
Community & Economy
Lahaina Is Rising Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
A Roadmap to Revive Hawai‘i’s Economy and Future
Two local leaders argue that an effective combination of human capital, infrastructure and policy can create a growth economy that benefits everyone.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride, and Plenty of Fight Too
Six essays from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Randy Soriano, Peter Tui Silva, Walter Kinoshita, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Camaron Miyamoto on countering attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.
Think You Can Spot a Scam? So Did Thousands of Hawai‘i Residents Who Lost Money Last Year.
Local people lost $61.6 million in 2024 to fraud, from romance and cryptocurrency scams to fake concert tickets and gig work. Our writer was one of them.
This Houseless Village in Wai‘anae Keeps Twinkle’s Vision Alive
Before she died, Twinkle Borge selected leaders for Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae. They’re holding the harbor community together as a permanent village is built.
Here’s What Hawai‘i Business Leaders Say about Their Companies, Life, Communities and Local Politicians
Among BOSS survey findings, leaders report upticks in optimism but rate the overall state of local businesses less favorably than the general public does.
7 Fascinating Facts from the Hawai‘i State Data Book
Death, taxes, tourists and other data about Hawai‘i, then and now.
Family Promise Focuses on Homeless Children and Their Families
1 in 30 Hawai‘i children experience homelessness each year, and it can have “a disproportionate effect over the rest of their lives.”
More Guns, More Gun Violence in Hawai‘i
Firearm registrations are up 280.5% since 2000, with gun deaths rising sharply as well. Should Hawai‘i be doing more to control firearms?
This Nonprofit Has Helped People Get Back on Track for Over 100 Years
One of Aloha United Way’s most-used resources is the 211 Helpline, which received 58,143 requests for help in 2023.
Hospice in Hawai‘i: Myths Vs. Reality
End-of-life care professionals debunk misconceptions and explain how to find the best hospice services for your loved ones.
How Hawai‘i Connects the Many Pacific Nations
Our melting pot of Hawaiian, Polynesian, Asian and Western influences helps unite Oceania’s diverse islands and serves as a bridge to the world beyond.
Navigating Hawai‘i’s Family-Leave Maze
Rules and policies can leave parents broke and jobless, or push them back to work long before they or their infants are ready. Can the system be fixed?
Hawai‘i Data Collaborative Helps Nonprofits Make Better Decisions
Hawai‘i’s large nonprofits generate a ton of data but struggle to make sense of it all. Enter the experts at HDC.
What Maui Can Learn from Kaua‘i’s Recovery After Hurricane Iniki
Rebuilding after the 1992 disaster led to a construction boom and expedited permitting.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Has Raised Nearly $200 Million for Maui. Here’s Where It’s Going.
CEO Micah Kāne and Senior VP Lauren Nahme explain funding decisions, and how efforts to rebuild Lahaina may ultimately drive down costs of simple homes.
Fixing Hawai‘i’s Deadly Roads
Speeding, drunk driving and other causes kill about a hundred people a year. Here is what’s being done to keep Hawai‘i’s drivers, pedestrians and bikers safer.
Hawai‘i’s Filipinos Are Stepping Out from the Shadows
10 personal stories illuminate the triumphs and challenges of the second-largest ethnic group in the state.
Hawai‘i Has the Longest Life Expectancy in the Nation, But Not for Everyone
A brief look at health statistics and disparities, including among men and Native Hawaiians.
Hawai‘i’s Women of Influence
10 wāhine who have stepped up to lead, from corporate executives to organizers of grassroots relief efforts on Maui.
West O‘ahu Magazine 2023
In fast-growing West O‘ahu, there are strong demands for quality education, a dynamic workforce and health care services. Meet some of the people and companies who are rising to address the area’s needs with passion, commitment and vision.
The Goal: Tourism That Regenerates Hawai‘i, Not Degrades It
A program that limits access at Kaua‘i’s Hā‘ena State Park and raises local dollars is considered a model for places inundated by visitors.
What’s Next for the Trust for Public Land in Hawai‘i
Since its founding 50 years ago, the organization says it has protected over 77,000 acres. Among its current projects is returning land to Native Hawaiian control.