Honolulu officials have been keeping an eye on how Maui has managed the issue.

The Legislature is considering a rash of vastly different strategies, while Gov. Josh Green's bills are struggling for traction.

The answer lies in an expansion of the strategy that held the line against poverty in 2020 and that helped America out of the Great Depression.

For the third time in three years, an effort to produce affordable middle-class housing at no longterm taxpayer expense is being buffeted at the legislature, despite substantial backing.

Young people do care. We care about our future. We care about this planet. Yet, we do not fully participate in our democracy for the most pedestrian of reasons.

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.

Hawaiʻi has the lowest voter turnout of any state. Higher levels of civic engagement promote a better democracy as it is the most direct way to implement change.

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.