The Hawaii Independent
Join the cooperative press
  • The Hawaii Independent is the only news organization in Hawaii that's owned by our readers.
  • That's right - no mainland parent company. Just strong community roots.
  • We're a for-profit, locally-run cooperative that produces community information, investigative journalism, and solutions-oriented reporting for a local audience.
  • As a subscriber or owner, you'll help to shape this institution. Plus, there's great benefits!

    • Become one of the great things about the Independent. Become a subscriber/owner today!

❋ Get involved today! ❋

    1. Become a monthly subscriber

    • Basic Subscription - $7.50

    • Ability to blog and post events, reaching a large and diverse audience
    • Suggest and discuss stories in the Cooperative Newsroom
    • Access to journalism and media literacy classes

    • Sustaining Subscription - $20.00

    • All basic membership features, plus –
    • Daily email newsletter with curated headlines (launching late March)
    • Special deals at wonderful local businesses
    • Group insurance rates
    • Discounted advertising in the Hawaii Independent
    • Discounted admission to special Hawaii Independent events

    2. Become an Owner

    • Stock Ownership - $100 (or $5/month for 20 mos.)

    • Become an owner of the company
    • Receive a share of the profits
    • Vote for the board of directors
    • Limited to 25 shares per member
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