New Wheels for TheBus
Some buses have passed the million-mile mark. Now the fleet is getting an overhaul, including new EV and clean-diesel models.
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What Happens When Private Equity Is Your Landlord in Hawai‘i
The Blackstone Group and other firms have been buying rental properties in West O‘ahu. Tenants say the result can be escalating rents and unexpected fees.
Wildfires on the “Hawaiian Savanna”
Invasive grasses have spread across a quarter of Hawai‘i’s land, and they’re fueling an alarming rise in wildfires. Coalitions are fighting back with new urgency and old tools.
“Home for Sale” Sometimes Means Renters are Displaced
About 40% of Hawai‘i households are renters. Their relationships with their landlords can be friendly and supportive. But this two-part report examines when the wants and needs of tenants and landlords conflict, with perspectives from both sides.
Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Are Battered But Working to Recover
Steady gains by students have eroded after two years of upheaval. Can teachers, principals and $690 million in federal funding turn things around?
How to Give On-Site Teams the Flexibility They Want
Some jobs need to be done in person. But that doesn’t mean employees can’t have more control of their schedules and hours.
The 127-Year-Old Palama Settlement Evolves in the Digital Age
The nonprofit has added classes in graphic design, filmmaking, animation, coding and Lego robotics.
