Compared to the mainland, the average hourly salary on Oahu seems good — until you spend it.

The cost of living, relatively low pay and workplace challenges raise questions about why professionals decide to work in the islands.

Oil prices dropped by half, but Hawaii electricity rates decreased just 18 percent. How is that possible?

The high cost of living in the islands is almost never factored into how much employers will pay here.

We want to know how you face off with the cost of living. Does it turn your life into a tragedy, a dark comedy, a fever dream or something else?

There are signs policymakers are opening up to innovative low-cost affordable housing that could help with the cost of living.

The cost of living has eaten away at Honolulu residents’ incomes, raising profound questions about many people’s future.

The high cost of living in the islands is changing the meaning of “looks like a million bucks.”

The Minority Caucus is pushing a package of bills that involves hotel tax money, renewable energy and more.

The cost of living, especially housing, has convinced a Honolulu couple to spend their golden years on the mainland. Others will follow.