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Food bank shares concerns over food insecurity

HONOLULU — Nearly one in three households in the state experienced food insecurity last year, and in 29 percent of households with children, at least…

A source of koa for canoe builders

KA‘U, Hawai‘i — A 1,200-acre koa forest in Ka‘u is almost ready to be harvested for the first time in nearly two decades. The Kapapala…

Banks agree to lend $250M to Hawaiian Electric

HONLULU — Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. announced Thursday that its utility subsidiary has secured a $250 million credit line subject to state regulatory approval. HEI,…

Telescope controversy growing on Maui

The U.S. Air Force wants to build seven more telescopes on the summit of Haleakala to help better track the growing number of objects whizzing…

Construction to begin at Lahaina housing site

Heavy construction is set to begin at the Kilohana temporary housing site in Lahaina later this week and will last approximately six months, the U.S.…

Regulating Big Island bike tours

HILO, Hawai‘i — What began as an effort to reduce bike traffic on specific West Hawai‘i roads has become a proposed series of regulations upon…