Ikaika M Hussey

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Introducing “Positives”

A new weekly feature on community groups and nonprofits that are improving Hawaii.

Kea‘au residents call for more time (Updated)

“A lot of us don’t have any vehicles at all to help us to get moving. The beach is pretty much all everyone knows. It has been our only home we know for a long, long time. It would be so greatly appreciated if we could have more time,” Gayle Peeples wrote. According to her letter, Peeples has lived at Kea‘au for 15 years, along with her husband, daughter, son, son-in-law, and five grandchildren.

Chinatown business owners, neighbors, meet with police to discuss area’s drug problem

Remembering two Martins

Two Martins – Trayvon Martin, killed February in Florida, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., killed 44 years ago today – were remembered in a candlelight vigil organized by the Honolulu chapter of the NAACP.

A new approach to campaign coverage

Instead of covering the ‘horse race’ – who’s up? who’s down? Etc. – , we’re going to ask you which issues the candidates should be discussing, and use that agenda to guide our coverage.

What would you like to ask Van Jones? Chat live – Monday 11:00 AM HST

We’ll be sitting down with him tomorrow morning to discuss US politics, the present and future of the US economy, and the “American dream.” Our interview will be conducted live via Twitter. Use the hashtag #hichat to get involved or send us questions you’d like answered.

Kauai county council considers halting Koloa evictions Councilwoman JoAnne Yukimura, via TheGardenIsland.com:

“The resolution is mainly a request for a sincere effort (by Grove Farm) to find a solution. We are simply asking them to sit down and find alternatives. It’s a lot of work, but it shows a willingness to find a pono resolution."

Kimo Campbell 1947-2012 Honoring James Kimo Campbell, progressive philanthropist and early shareholder in the Hawaii Independent, who passed away on February 16.

Caldwell: “Carlisle has demonstrated a total disregard for the public”

Kalaupapa exhibit coming to Oahu next week

Thousands take to streets for Great Aloha Run The parable of the domain names

Big Island principal abruptly leaves; community organizes to bring him back City launches smartphone reporting system Hirono: Seeking “balance” on SOPA

Legislators: What issues will you be working on this session? Happy new year! How are you celebrating the New Year?

CityCamp considers civic computing Vandalism at Makiki Park cancels Makiki Mele Kalikimaka Update: Makiki park complex closed for one month for electrical repairs, after vandalism damage New section on Hawaii’s history Ho‘opili hearings continue today at Land Use Commission Introducing a new server and a modern design Occupy Honolulu encampment begins tonight He Alohaloha no Richard Pomaika‘iokalani Kinney Calling all film fans: share a quick HIFF film review!

65-year aquaculture leases: Food & Water Watch questions Abercrombie’s sudden support

Block x Block 2011 Thoughts on the Kamehameha Schools trustee selection process

Hannemann for the House?

Public Land Development Corporation to meet Monday following sunshine non-compliance I’d love your thoughts on our revised layout Congrats to Jikoen Hongwanji Sorry for the downtime! And a brief update

Aquaculture bill: Abercrombie had it right the first time Masonic Temple construction We’re 2! Please take The Hawaii Independent’s reader survey LRG clothing entrepreneur dead

Your vision for a better food system: What we’re hearing from you Stylesheets were down, but are back up Putting our masthead back up Preschoolers teach us about becoming active citizens The search for Hawaii’s #caffeineHI Where do you go for your caffeine fix? Ed Case declares senate candidacy Ed Case is the first candidate to officially declare for Senator Akaka's seat.

• Ed Case first official entry in 2012 Senate race

  KHON

Land and Development for Ko‘olaupoko: Knowing the Past, Shaping the Future That was quick: Judge dismissed rail lawsuit

Why I support the Blood Bank Why I support the Blood Bank

Thieves steal thousands of dollars of equipment from lo‘i restoration project Faleomavaega: U.S. should take lead in promoting human rights on Rapa Nui Damage reports from throughout Hawaii

• Tsunami damaged homes in Kahului

  Maui Dish

• Damage at Pu‘ukohola

• Wailuku home damage

  Maui Time

  Extensive series of blog posts on home damage

• Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona closed until further notice due to tsunami damage

• Many homes flooded on Molokai

  Molokai Dispatch (Facebook Page)

• Kona hit hard

  Big Island Video News

What’s open, what’s closed Severe tsunami damage, at least one fatality in N. California town Some Maui roads reopen Honolulu, Kauai given ‘all clear’ Update: Warning reduced to advisory; Not ‘all clear’ yet Images from the tsunami Damaging waves hit Kailua-Kona, Civil Defense reports Something to keep an eye on: trouble for a Japanese nuclear reactor UPDATED: Midway records 8 foot wave Lana‘i update No Molokai road closures Maui road closures Medical facilities: open and closed

Cars line up at Ahuimanu Update: Better sources for tsunami evacuation info Electricity mostly restored ‘World of difference’ Read Aloud America facing cuts “Please don’t build your telescope on Mauna Kea, Mr. Moore” Volunteers will tackle library vandalism this weekend A Hannemann comeback? Oahu flash flood warning cancelled

“This bill represents equal rights for Hawaii, for everyone who comes here”

Makiki library vandalized Sunday (Updated)

• Makiki Community Library victim of Second Break-In in 2011

  Makiki.info

Should the land board approve the construction of the Thirty-Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea? 20% more aloha at this morning’s run Retirees protest retirement cuts, taxes at town hall meeting Gingrich is in town Ian Lind: Tax proposals, yes and no

Is Algeria next? Breaking: State website down Congratulations Gary State House to hold briefing on domestic violence this morning Foundation finds that Hawaii has 5th lowest sales tax Green Bay wins; Groupon loses Ready for the big game? Help wanted: poll the legislators We're assembling a team to help us poll lawmakers on major state issues, such as civil unions and the budget. Would you like to help?

Rapanui: Susana Hitorangi, wife of injured journalist Santi Hitorangi, speaks out

Chilean police shoot and injure Rapa Nui native rights campaigners Submit questions for The Hawaii Independent’s public forum for West Oahu City Council candidates Candidates to address public questions on December 13

For Discussion: Abercrombie picks cabinet posts—a new day indeed? Welcome Don Gordon to our community blogs Department of Defense accepting openly gay applicants

Livestream at We Value Hawaii September 3rd: First Friday

Comment: Let’s see who else is on the Chief Justice list

‘Guardrails’: Beach eviction leaves behind evidence of our struggling society Help us cover the campaigns!