A prime predictor of future economic and emotional instability, and even prison time, chronic absenteeism affects large numbers of Hawai‘i public school students. Last school year, nearly 27,000 students got in trouble for missing too much school. Helping them show up consistently will take a community effort.
More local produce. More baked goods. More hot bar choices. More to love (and scarf down) at the locally owned health food giant’s new location.
After heading two very different school systems that each faced controversy, New York native Christina Kishimoto sees reason to believe Hawai‘i’s much-maligned public schools can adopt innovative school reform that helps students succeed.
Longtime lawmaker to be remembered at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and Kawaiaha‘o Church.
State Dept. of Land and Natural Resources reminds people trash can be dangerous to marine animals.
27 U.S. Postal Service locations in the Islands will accept returns until midnight
The long-awaited library plans programs for keiki to kūpuna.
The first 30 families moved in in mid-January. When all phases are complete, Kahauiki Village will include 153 modular homes and more than 600 residents.
We share some personal stories that made the first Native Hawaiian U.S. Senator stand out as someone whose life was guided by aloha.
In 2012, Sen. Daniel Akaka and Aunty Millie sit down to share their mana‘o on education, marriage, ‘ohana and of course, politics.
Hirono, who has been vocal about her opposition to President Donald Trump, is seeking re-election for a second term.
How HONOLULU and HPR share a common mission.
The state asks for public input as it works to repair the old concrete observation stations on the trail, commonly known as “pillboxes.”
You have until March 20 to tell the state energy office your plan to spend automaker Volkswagen’s money.
Hawaii’s Family Court of the First Judicial Circuit is a place no one wants to go, and a place we couldn’t live without. Writer Jana Wolff gained special access to the court to shed some light on what happens inside.
They’re the most untraditional college students of all, but for these three homeless people in Hawaii, college may be their way out.
