The state has evolved from a plantation system into another extractive economy: Tourism and luxury homes.

Speakers stressed the need to play a bigger role in land stewardship and driving social change.

Mahalo to Mitch Roth and Kimo Alameda for joining us at this pop-up to talk about key issues on Hawaii Island.

A charter change on the November ballot would give the commission more time to study county operations.

County officials say there is still an ongoing investigation into the 1991 murder.

Our Hawaii island sailors have demonstrated food sovereignty is possible.

The ballot measure would allow a candidate who wins a seat in the primary to take office early when there is a vacancy.

Incumbent Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda will make their cases and take our questions.

The air tour management plan for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is meant to address noise and environmental concerns. The industry says the new rules compromise safety.

She grew up singing, but drifted away from music over time. A moment during the pandemic led her back.