Opportunity Zone projects are intended to benefit economically distressed communities but are often found in the wealthiest parts of the island.

Addressing the island’s aging infrastructure is also a top issue for those hoping to lead the Garden Isle.

The shrimp farm has been part of West Kaua‘i’s agricultural landscape for decades.

Surfrider Foundation’s annual report on regular testing at 90 beaches reveals “a dismal situation.”

Police took the suspect into custody Monday morning after Kīlauea residents remained on edge during the manhunt over the weekend.

The funding is part of the county’s nearly $499 million spending plan for fiscal year 2027.

Pablo Manlapit, who organized plantation workers for equal pay and an eight-hour workday, died in relative obscurity. Lawyers in Hawaiʻi hope to overturn his conspiracy conviction and elevate his place in history.

The island’s sole permitted landfill in Kekaha will fill up in just four years.

Some members of the Maui community worry that proposed upgrades to Mākena State Park could pave the way for more transformative changes in the future.

The County Council also increased funding for invasive species mitigation and mental health programs as part of its ongoing review of next year’s budget.