The U.S. military wants to continue live-fire training at Pōhakuloa. However, the Army's lease on state-owned land there expires in 2029, and many Native Hawaiians oppose its renewal. They cite the military's history of environmental damage, including fuel leaks and destruction of cultural sites. Pōhakuloa is also culturally significant, containing endangered species and ancient artifacts.

Fourth of July is a complicated holiday for many Native Hawaiians who served in the U.S. military. There's a long history of Native Hawaiians participating in American wars dating back to the Hawaiian Kingdom.

The cuts impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, forcing states to pay for those cuts themselves, make changes to the program, or eliminate it altogether.

A McKinley High School student was selected as one of the 51 scholars to attend the 2025 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C.

Officials say good progress has been made in transporting fire debris to the Central Maui Landfill, thanks to community patience and support.

Hawaiʻi's largest shipping company is navigating choppy waters as the U.S. trade war with China impacts its business. But Matson already has plans for a new service to Asia. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.

Kapulani Landgraf's work will be on display at the Whitney Museum in New York until January and at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art until August.