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EDITORIAL: Hawaii must hedge against federal chaos

A White House order caused a scattershot “freeze” in federal funding for programs and nonprofit organizations nationwide and set off chaos and confusion in Hawaii…

Hawaii eighth in health foundation’s ranking

Hawaii ranked among the top 10 states for high health rankings, according to a recently released report by the United Health Foundation. Hawaii ranked eighth-best…

Laulau Day would celebrate Hawaiian food, culture

“Laulau Day” would become an annual celebration of Hawaiian culture, under companion bills introduced in the House and Senate. Laulau Day would recognize and celebrate…

Housing pressures increase on Maui as assistance ends

Sumithra Balraj is moving back to her fire-ravaged Lahaina condominium before completing reconstruction after getting a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency seeking $2,300…

Maui County updating 2010 emergency operations plan

Updating Maui County’s 15-year-old emergency operations plan, clarifying responsibilities and improving communications during a disaster were among the 44 recommendations made by the Maui Emergency…

EDITORIAL: Tougher laws for human trafficking

Human trafficking is underway in Hawaii on any given day. Police, prosecutors, social workers and health care providers know this, because cases come to the…