The Hawaii Independent

Honolulu offices closed on President’s Day

Hawaii Independent Staff / February 18, 2011 04:07 PM / Read

Three new members added to Honolulu mayor’s cabinet

Hawaii Independent Staff / February 18, 2011 04:05 PM / Read

TheRail, as planned, will tear away our island way of living

The rail transit debate is alive, well, and kicking

Tom Coffman / February 18, 2011 01:28 PM / Read

The media looks on as former-Gov. Ben Cayetano leads a press conference at Honolulu Hale against heavy elevated rail transit on January 31. Photo by Jamie Winpenny

Do we truly know what programs deserve to be on the chopping block?

Susan Chandler / Social service cuts / February 18, 2011 01:12 PM / Read

BYU photojournalism students used high speed cameras to shoot an illustration depicting bankruptcy. Click here to read about it. Photo by Jaren Wilkey/BYU

Waikiki Aquarium to host biggest koi show in Hawaii

Barb Forsyth / February 18, 2011 12:16 PM / Read

Koi are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens. Photo by Stan Shebs

Town Association reminds Mililani homeowners: ‘Don’t forget to vote!’

Jade Eckardt / February 18, 2011 12:10 PM / Read

In 1986, Mililani was named an All-America City. It is the only community in Hawaii ever to receive this distinction.

Health department cites Hawaii Island utility plant

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Retirees protest retirement cuts, taxes at town hall meeting

Ikaika M Hussey / February 18, 2011 07:20 AM / Read KITV <

Gingrich is in town

Ikaika M Hussey / February 18, 2011 07:10 AM / Associated Press <

Alert: Flash Flood Watch for Kauai and Niihau through Friday morning

Storm may bring heavy downpours across the islands

Hawaii Independent Staff / February 17, 2011 06:37 PM / Read