An estimated $1.6 billion federal relief package may not be enough to cover all of Hawaii’s financial obligations due in the next several years.

Kim Gamel is our newest deputy editor. Meanwhile, John Hill is back as investigations editor.

The longtime Hawaii government and political reporter is now writing for us.

Recent crises like the pandemic, social justice issues and climate change, among many others, call for new thinking and new ideas.

Reflections on a reporter-host’s first year on the job.

News outlets, struggling before the pandemic, are dealing with huge ad revenue losses and some are slashing workers’ hours.

Nick Grube’s reporting on U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was cited by judges as exemplary.

Some 225 journalists were selected this week to work in local newsrooms as part of the Report for America initiative.

New user features should make commenting a more rewarding experience.