University of Hawaii economists have a new more realistic way to measure increases in home sales. It's detailed in a new report on state housing data.

Council approved $3.4 billion budget focused on fighting crime and building homes.

Demographic shifts mean that all of Maui County is excluded from a federal program meant to benefit kids in rural communities.

Plagued by poverty, poor infrastructure, volcanic eruptions and crime, the windward region still attracts a broad spectrum of people looking for their own slice of paradise.

There's been a steep increase in the cost of living in the last few years, but a new report also shows how tax credits can provide a lifeline to families.

Old newspaper clippings show that the same conversations that were happening in the 1860s and 1960s about the struggle to make ends meet are still relevant today.

Despite a big pay boost the popular summer program is getting few applicants.

Updated: The bill was recommitted to conference committee Thursday, effectively killing it.

Even families making $100,000 a year could be struggling to make ends meet.

The congresswoman will hold meetings across the state next week to hear the concerns of farmers and ranchers.