The shutdown of rail – what does it mean?

Is the shutdown of work on the Rail only a blip in the grand scenario? Or is it the first tangible evidence that the project is unraveling? Is it a costly digression? Or the beginning of the end?

16 vie for council position

It's not just about rail, but we asked anyway

‘Big Wind’ environmental hearings begin next week

Marines issue Windward noise warning for Thursday

Interview with Mazie Hirono

What Hawaii told the PLDC

Over the past two weeks, hundreds of Hawaii people spoke out against the Public Land Development Corporation (and a handful spoke in favor). This is a round-up of testimony given to the PLDC.

Oahu takes on public land development corporation

A broad grouping of grassroots organizations and individuals came together Wednesday to testify to – and on – the PLDC.

State considering reopening Kulani prison

About 1,700 Hawaii prisoners are now housed in private mainland prisons. Abercrombie pledged in December to bring them back to Hawaii in the wake of a Circuit Court lawsuit on behalf of 18 Hawaii inmates who alleged they were beaten and their families threatened after a guard at Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Ariz., suffered injuries while trying to quell a fight.

Hawaii Red Cross volunteers head to Gulf

13 local volunteers were deployed last night to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac.

"The Hawaii volunteers have arrived in Houston and we are standing by and ready to be deployed where help is needed," said Michele Liberty, Maui County Director, one of the local Red Crossers. More Hawaii Red Cross volunteers are expected to be sent to the Gulf Coast over the next few days.

The Red Cross has deployed 2,700 trained disaster workers from throughout the US to assist in the Gulf Coast. According to a release from Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's office, 1,500 people have been evacuated with another 1,500 needing rescue. Donations can be sent to the Red Cross.