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Hawaii hospitals brace for cuts to Medicaid

Hawaii hospitals are bracing for a financial hit from Medicaid cuts approved by Congress. Due to changes written into the “big, beautiful bill” — or…

The fight to save Hawaii’s coconut palms

Across Hawaii, what looks like a bad haircut on the landscape is marking the slow death of the coconut palm, that icon of paradise. The…

Maui fires triggered suicides, overdose deaths

Suicides and overdose deaths skyrocketed 97% on Maui immediately after the August 2023 wildfires and simultaneously increased 46% statewide, presumably from survivors who moved away…

UH celebrates fourth year of record federal funding

Hawaii officials Wednesday celebrated the University of Hawaii’s fourth consecutive year of record- setting external funding, which they said keeps UH as the primary source…

Mel Rapozo jumps into Mayor’s race

LIHUE — In an Aug. 7 formal press release from Mel for Mayor 2026, the current Council Chair, Mel Rapozo, announced his candidacy for Mayor…

Road Closures for Aug. 9-15, 2025

LIHUE — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the days ahead with grass cutting, tree trimming and guardrail repair making up the…