Studies Tie Unrecognized Deaths And Health Problems To Maui Wildfire: Researchers found that the Maui wildfires left 1 in 5 people with lung damage and half with symptoms of depression. Suicide and overdose death rates also nearly doubled. #HInews.

Student Scientists Are Tracking Heat Risk For Their Peers: Students are helping with summer research to measure temperatures at Hawaiʻi's K-12 schools and set guidelines to prevent heat-related illness. #HInews.

Lahaina Fire Survivors Make A Home Without A House: Kuhua Camp had the highest concentration of wildfire deaths. The plight of this homeowner shows the challenges of rebuilding two years after the blaze. #HInews.

Mini Crossword: Aug. 7: Let's see how long it takes you to figure out these words. #HInews.

See A Bird’s-Eye View Of Lahaina’s Fire Recovery : Aerial photos reveal changes big and small in Lahaina and Upcountry as the island continues to rebuild and recover from the 2023 fires. #HInews.

Honolulu Police Union Members Want Next Chief To Come From Within HPD: Union members who responded to a survey conducted in July also stressed they want someone with patrol experience who will focus on staffing the front line. #HInews.

Word Search: Back-To-School Preps Begin: These terms are familiar to children and their families everywhere as summer nears an end. #HInews.

No One Will Say Why School Lunch Costs Hawaiʻi DOE $9 A Plate: Lawmakers have pushed the education department for more details on the costs of running its school meal program. #HInews.

Honolulu Police Hope Child Care Will Help Recruit And Retain Employees: The initiative is in early stages, but officials say options include offering a subsidy, providing in-home babysitters and building a child care center. #HInews.

Report: Hawaiʻi Needs Nuclear and Geothermal Power To Meet Renewables Mandate: A study by researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi and other institutions says current energy policy will lead to "creeping collapse" of systems. #HInews.

The Sunshine Blog: Schatz Seems To Have Sewed Up A Top Job In The Senate: Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. #HInews.

Hawaiʻi Rarely Takes Guns From People In Crisis, Despite ‘Red Flag’ Law: A law enacted five years ago was supposed to help loved ones and law enforcement get a court order to temporariliy take away someone's guns. Only 10 petitions have been filed. #HInews.

Former Chief Demands $780,000 From City For ‘Wrongful Termination’: After initially refusing to release it, the city shared a demand letter sent by former Honolulu police Chief Joe Logan demanding payment for the remaining two years of his term… #HInews.

State Boards Must Release Records Showing Hiring Decisions, Judge Says: Newly released executive session minutes finally let the public see why the Agribusiness Development Corp. hired Wendy Gady to run the controversial organization. #HInews.

#Opinion Why East Hawai‘i’s Fishery Has Fallen On Hard Times: From the boats to the markets, Hilo Bay used to be a thriving industrial area. #HInews.

Hawaiʻi’s High-Priced Geothermal Consultants Are Getting Heat: Hawaiʻi wanted to educate Big Island residents about geothermal energy. So far, the plan seems to be backfiring. #HInews.

How The World’s Highest Court Bolstered The Fight For Climate Reparations: The International Court of Justice ruling that climate harm violates international law is expected to shape current — and future — climate lawsuits. #HInews.

Honolulu Is Canceling Its Empty Homes Tax Study. Will That Kill The Bill?: The yearlong study was supposed to help inform a now-stalled bill that would have increased property tax rates on unoccupied homes. #HInews.

Word Row: Aug. 5: You have six chances to guess this five-letter word. Good luck! #HInews.

#Opinion: More Cops Aren’t Coming, And They Wouldn’t Reduce Crime Anyway: Police staffing shortages are a chronic problem. We have to get more creative than calling for reinforcements. #HInews.