Utilities complain about the cost but the cost of not undergrounding electrical lines is often even higher.

The Honolulu rail authority has upset The Outdoor Circle and area residents for cutting down kamani trees along the planned fixed guideway system.

And Native Hawaiian voices must lead this conversation.

Climate change continues to threaten native birds, but a potential fix is in the offing.

When your house is gone, small human interactions color day-to-day reality.

There's something wrong when whistleblowers and victims fear getting in trouble but those who misbehave do not.

Hawaii and its people are hugely vulnerable to more fires while our systems are plagued with problems and inefficiencies.

Connect with neighbors and community members who may already have disaster plans.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

The Reverend Cox exemplified a lifelong commitment to giving hope and trusting in his fellow humans.