Hawaii had no mosquitoes up until 1826. That’s when, historians say, a whaling vessel that had taken on water in Mexico carelessly “drained dregs alive with wrigglers” into a stream on Maui....

At 18.5%, Hawaii has the lowest adult obesity rate in the U.S., closely followed by Colorado at 19.8%....

The Justice Index 2016 Findings, just released by the National Center for Access to Justice, ranks Hawaii among the top three states....

...Theyʻll Be Meeting With Almost Every Power Broker & Theyʻll Be Telling Everyone That Hawaiians Want US Federal Recognition....

... In Honolulu 1.49% of Mortgages are written off as noncollectable by lenders ....

After a decade of ILWU disruption, shippers are routing more cargo through U.S. Gulf and East Coast ports....

"...to add the extra capacity for every vehicle’s charging needs will require solar panels and wind turbines on nearly every available inch of land....”

...The 2016 National College Education Program Rankings have been released by ToBecomeATeacher.org....

...variable pricing of electricity, both wholesale and retail, can lower the cost of intermittent renewables....

...Study Examining Senior Care Cost and Quality Reveals Best and Worst States to Age in....

Innovation is the key to economic growth and prosperity....

...Are you feeling hot under the collar yet?....

...Nearly 300 bills passed the legislature this session....

...highlights of the bills that passed and bills that didn't pass....

...Green Party of Hawaii, Non Partisan, Democratic Party of Hawaii, Hawaii Independent Party, American Shopping Party, Constitution Party of Hawaii, Hawaii Republican Party, and Libertarian Party of Hawaii....

Forced exactions to fund our government don’t always come from taxing agencies....

...South Korea’s three big shipbuilders received “zero” newbuild ship orders during April 2016....

"Our overall surcharge revenue is still tracking about 1.12 per cent below projections, which amounts to roughly $36 million less than projected."

...With the addition of the U.S. VETS initiative, the City will serve a minimum of 215 households through Housing First....

All seven members of BLNR directed retired Hawai‘i island Judge Riki May Amano to proceed as the contested case hearing officer....