The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community.

If not money, perhaps there could be an exchange for the best education practices and funding from the country’s top school system.

The expiration of leases on several military bases is an opportunity to shape a different future for the state.

The statement marks another milestone in Malama Makua’s legal fight with the Army.

The Navy said no fuel leaked from the plane that skidded off the runway into Kaneohe Bay, but the latest embarrassment dealt another blow to the military’s reputation in Hawaii.

The Navy says the Pearl Harbor drinking water system is safe.

A coalition of public officials say that as much as 2 million gallons of petroleum threatens Oahu’s drinking water and that it could cost $750 million to clean up.

Whether or not the Navy pays up, water users are likely to pay higher rates in the coming years.

The nine people on board made it safely to shore.

The messages, released as part of a lawsuit, also document a commander drastically underestimating the volume of the first of two spills.