Supporters say the minimum wage should be increased to $17 an hour by 2026—a hike they say is also good for businesses because it boosts consumer spending.

The council planning committee heard seven bills that could drastically change fees, fines and enforcement for thousands of Oahu's short-term rentals.

The Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice supports the effort to regulate short-term rentals, but opposes this measure.

Those who want to serve and represent their communities first need to acquire tons of cash. Without it, there is almost no chance of success.

The Honolulu City Council advanced a resolution to create “safe zones” while deferring a blanket sit-lie ban expansion that would have covered the whole island.

It’s high time our elected officials made sustainability the central tenet of all future policy decisions.

The Honolulu-based artists and activist talks with Venison about the crucial role art has in advancing society toward justice and equity for all.