The well-heeled West Hawaiʻi crowd didn’t really address issues that trouble the rest of the Big Island.

Civil rights groups agree Bill 59 is unconstitutional and seems designed to push poverty out of view, making it easier to ignore people in dire need.

From the boats to the markets, Hilo Bay used to be a thriving industrial area.

Hawaiʻi wanted to educate Big Island residents about geothermal energy. So far, the plan seems to be backfiring.

The Army secretary said he asked Gov. Josh Green’s office for a list within the next few weeks of things the military can do to help the community.

Drake Terlep was reportedly afraid to leave his cell in the Hilo jail, and finally killed himself.

Protections for critical coral habitat could bolster climate resilience for Hawaiʻi’s reefs.

Big Island ranches stand out for their commitment to grass-fed beef. As climate changes, they are offloading more calves to the mainland.

There’s no trash pickup or mail service and sometimes no power. But there’s plenty of rainwater if you can catch it.

UPDATED: Hawaiʻi County police commissioners said the chief had lost trust with the community after prematurely submitting his resignation and expressing interest in the Honolulu interim chief job.