The University of Hawaiʻi is one of the most important institutions in the state. The public needs to know more, not less, ...

In my last column I argued that in Hawaiʻi incompetence is a bigger problem than corruption. Ironically, Hawaiʻi’s current ...

A bill under consideration would give the transportation department broad authority to direct program funds for its existing ...

Maui County was under a flood watch through Sunday afternoon until as heavy rains from a passing storm threatened to again ...

Rescuers are continuing to search for the 71-year-old woman, who has not been seen since she fell into the raging river.

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Lee Cataluna is a columnist for Civil Beat. You can reach her by email at columnists@civilbeat.org. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views. Rep. Elle Cochran ...

Dan Gluck says “access to justice” is a priority for the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Delays have longed plagued Hawaiʻi’s appellate court when it comes to hearing cases. The most recent estimate is ...

Emergency flash flood alert extended on Oʻahu to the north half of the island at 8 a.m., southern half at 10:30 a.m. Wahiawā Dam could fail.

Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.

State and county officials are urging people to remain vigilant about storm risks as the state faces its second Kona low in a ...

Proposals have made it halfway through the legislative session, and some advocates are cautiously optimistic that legislation ...