A pilot teledentistry program on Maui and the Big Island is extending access to care in a state where one in four children have untreated tooth decay.

People are urged to be on the lookout for the newcomer to Hawaii, which adds to the problems already hindering the rarely seen Kamehameha butterfly and host plants.

Allowing restaurants to sell take-out booze is the latest in a series of controversial proposals. “We don’t want Maui to turn into Las Vegas,” says one critic.

The result has been bittersweet. Stream water was restored to his East Maui land three years ago, but so many others gave up traditional taro farming during the long battle.

The Dallas-based airline plans to fly to four islands from the mainland, with the option  of adding inter-island flights later.

We’re better off if some environmental battles were resolved with innovation and negotiation rather than in a courtroom.

Buy local, give local. The holidays is a time to show thanks for all the aloha and acceptance our columnist and her husband have received living in Hana.

The land used to grow sugarcane for 150 years will now be used to cultivate other crops.

Longtime Maui councilwoman plans to stay involved in local issues — and do a lot surfing.

On Kauai, voters were rejecting an amendment that would repeal the current term limits on County Council members.

Elle Cochran and Mike Victorino both say they will make the need for more housing their top priority.

Voters will decide whether to amend the county charter to crack down on the proliferation of vacation rentals.