The Honolulu Zoo lost its accreditation after the Association of Zoos and Aquariums determined that the zoo receives inadequate funding from the City and community partners, and suffers from inconsistent leadership and political wrangling. City leaders vow to turn things around.

Since September, at least 145 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed on Hawai‘i Island, making it one of the biggest outbreaks in state history. The mosquito-borne virus causes high fevers, headaches, joint pain and rash, and may require hospitalization.

A decade after Hawai‘i’s high-profile War on Ice, crystal methamphetamine remains Hawai‘i’s No. 1 illegal drug threat. While prescription painkillers, heroin and other drugs are rising in use, officials say crystal meth is still linked to the most drug-trafficking crimes and the most drug-related deaths.

The film A Place in the Middle tells the true story of a young girl who feels at home in an all-male halau. Other young people in Hawai‘i are also trying to navigate a world traditionally defined by gender roles.

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Leilehua High School on Oahu.   Top Story: Students from Waianae Intermediate School on Oahu tell the story of Shardenei Luning, who has been competing in beauty pageants since the age of four and now shines as the only female member of the Waianae Tigers Junior […]

The state Legislature set a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. But weʻre currently the most fossil fuel dependent state in the nation, with billions of dollars of the State’s economy being spent each year on imported fuel.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has long been criticized for mismanagement, especially in delays and inconsistencies in its mission of providing homestead land to eligible native Hawaiians.

What is life in Hawai‘i like for nearly 5,000 Muslims? They come from 42 different countries and are of different races and cultures. Some of these Muslim faithful are American-born citizens. This discussion explores the advantages and challenges of life in Hawai‘i as they practice their faith.

As Islanders see plans turn into reality for the modernization of Kaka‘ako, what thoughts come to mind? Is Kaka‘ako’s building boom of glass towers and other high -rises the right thing? Who will live there and will there be a sense of community in the re-invented district?   Your questions and comments are welcome […]

How Should Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Educate Students about Sex? Hawai‘i’s public schools provide children with a culturally responsive and factual education about sexual health. And yet, our teen pregnancy rate is higher than the national average.