Burke’s research focuses on pediatric disaster preparedness and injury prevention. Her work includes evaluating gaps and identifying barriers in health and school systems to meet the needs of children ...

Santina Contreras is an Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Her research focuses on interrogating community engagement practices ...

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

Police agencies insist they need to take suspects' property to fight crime, but reformers argue the system has been abused.

The category of “ other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations ” grew by 125% in Hawaiʻi – almost twice the national rate of 73.1%. That category includes positions such as health ...

This disruption in education extends beyond a few lost school days. Research shows that prolonged school closures can ...

House Bill 1231 would increase the current annual state vehicle weight tax from 2 cents to 3 cents per pound for vehicles ...

Officials confirmed Hawaiʻi’s first measles case in two years, underscoring the urgency of a health department campaign ...

A rally at the State Capitol and surprise criticism from the master of ceremonies during an event honoring Vietnam veterans ...

The FAA says a whistleblower was correct in saying the owner of the helicopter tour company shouldn't have certified the ...

After two years, a long-damaged bridge is suddenly fixed and a past Fix It! column gets results along Date Street on Oʻahu.

Sarah Tomita is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Hawaii Mānoa. Born and raised in Kāneohe, she loves hiking and trying out new boba spots.