The Hawaii Independent

Is Hawaiʻi’s military presence pricing local residents out of the housing market?

Housing demand is exceeding the supply more than ever, and high housing allowances may give military an edge.

Manjari Fergusson / Military / August 15, 2014 02:42 PM / Read

Are militarized police unconstitutional?

Yes, according to some legal scholars.

Hawaii Independent Staff / August 15, 2014 02:38 PM / American Bar Association Journal <

The Elderts family and its supporters will hold a rally tonight in the wake of the not-guilty verdict handed down in the murder trial of Christopher Deedy.

Will Caron / Christopher Deedy retrial / August 15, 2014 12:05 PM / Read

Justice is dead

A lament for the systematic loss of Justice, and for those affected by it.

Ethan ʻOnipaʻa Porter / Christopher Deedy retrial / August 15, 2014 11:35 AM / Read

Kerry Reaffirms ‘Ambitious Agenda’ of U.S. Engagement in Asia and the Pacific

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made a speech at the East-West Center on Wednesday confirming that, in the 21st century, United States foreign policy would be increasingly directed at the Asia-Pacific region.

Will Caron / Pacific Pivot / August 15, 2014 10:21 AM / Read

PRIMM expansion a critical step towards healthy Pacific region

With a bold vision backed by strong science and important cultural leaders in the Pacific, President Obama could create a unique cultural and conservation legacy at the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.

Trisha Kehaulani Watson / Indigenous issues / August 14, 2014 11:29 AM / Read

Ruderman concerned with voting situation in Puna District

Hurricane Iselle hit Puna District the hardest and prevented many residents there from voting last weekend. While Puna residents will be allowed to vote tomorrow, their senator, Russell Ruderman, is concerned that many will still be unable to make it to polling sites.

Russell Ruderman / Elections 2014 / August 14, 2014 10:15 AM / Read

Growing UH voices demand Apple’s reinstatement

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee has added its voice to the swelling call for Tom Apple's re-appointment as Chancellor of Mānoa.

Will Caron / UH System Woes / August 09, 2014 08:37 AM / Read

Hydrogen sulfide released at Puna geothermal plant

A small hydrogen sulfide leak has been reported in Puna, Hawaii.

Ikaika M Hussey / August 07, 2014 08:34 PM / Read

OHA candidate guide

Our analysis of the candidates for OHA appearing in the primary election ballot, based on their responses to a questionnaire created by Ka Wai Ola.

Will Caron / Elections 2014 / August 07, 2014 08:17 PM / Read

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