leaders, economists, farmers, food shoppers and community activists have long tried to solve.Researchers have found that an island needs to be growing — foods like rice, ulu, potatoes, wheat — in order to be self-sufficient if disaster strikes.“The systems in place, the policies themselves, limit the ability of a farmer to produce,” Faʻanunu said. “The policies themselves are meant to protect agricultural land, but they can be so restrictive that they make it really difficult for a farmer to just get something done.”More than food sovereignty, advocates claim Hawaii would reap many benefits...…leaders, economists, farmers, food shoppers and community activists have long tried to solve.Researchers have found that an island needs to be growing — foods like rice, ulu, potatoes, wheat — in order to be self-sufficient if disaster strikes.“The systems in place, the policies themselves, limit the ability of a farmer to produce,” Faʻanunu said. “The policies themselves are meant to protect agricultural land, but they can be so restrictive that they make it really difficult for a farmer to just get something done.”More than food sovereignty, advocates claim Hawaii would reap many benefits...WW…

As jobs move online and companies consider , states are jockeying for the legal authority to tax the income of residents who telework for an out-of-state employer.At stake is billions of dollars in tax revenue.On Tuesday in filing a brief petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to take up an October lawsuit filed by the state of New Hampshire that seeks to block Massachusetts from taxing its residents who no longer commute across state lines for work.The lawsuit claims that it is unconstitutional for Massachusetts to tax incomeThe issue has national implications.Six states tax people based...…As jobs move online and companies consider , states are jockeying for the legal authority to tax the income of residents who telework for an out-of-state employer.At stake is billions of dollars in tax revenue.On Tuesday in filing a brief petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to take up an October lawsuit filed by the state of New Hampshire that seeks to block Massachusetts from taxing its residents who no longer commute across state lines for work.The lawsuit claims that it is unconstitutional for Massachusetts to tax incomeThe issue has national implications.Six states tax people based...WW…

In July, Hawaii Life real estate broker Mary Anne Fitch got a phone call from a Silicon Valley tech couple. They wanted to spend their summer vacation on Maui, but the coronavirus had shuttered most hotels.During an hourslong conversation over Facetime, Fitch said she helped the couple find the next-best thing: a $14.5 million property in West Maui.For Fitch, the home sale was the first in a deluge of spontaneous real estate purchases by monied families, primarily from the San Francisco Bay Area, who are fleeing high virus rates on the mainland to enjoy Hawaii’s climate and beaches.“The...…In July, Hawaii Life real estate broker Mary Anne Fitch got a phone call from a Silicon Valley tech couple. They wanted to spend their summer vacation on Maui, but the coronavirus had shuttered most hotels.During an hourslong conversation over Facetime, Fitch said she helped the couple find the next-best thing: a $14.5 million property in West Maui.For Fitch, the home sale was the first in a deluge of spontaneous real estate purchases by monied families, primarily from the San Francisco Bay Area, who are fleeing high virus rates on the mainland to enjoy Hawaii’s climate and beaches.“The...WW…

Even after he paid a penalty to access $10,000 from his 401(k) retirement account, Mariano Lova is struggling to afford the basics: food, medicine and rent.The 47-year-old hotel housekeeper is one of more than 220,000 people in Hawaii who’ve been put out of work by economic restrictions intended to hamper the spread of the coronavirus.His income stalled when he was told not to come in to work anymore after he clocked out of his last shift at Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani on March 8. His attempts to collect unemployment from the state have so far not resulted in any payments, he said.And so...…Even after he paid a penalty to access $10,000 from his 401(k) retirement account, Mariano Lova is struggling to afford the basics: food, medicine and rent.The 47-year-old hotel housekeeper is one of more than 220,000 people in Hawaii who’ve been put out of work by economic restrictions intended to hamper the spread of the coronavirus.His income stalled when he was told not to come in to work anymore after he clocked out of his last shift at Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani on March 8. His attempts to collect unemployment from the state have so far not resulted in any payments, he said.And so...WW…

And because everything that happens on Kukulu is on public display, the lightning-fast transaction led Paishon-Duarte to find new volunteers to help with the computer delivery project.In normal times, nonprofits try to accommodate the values and schedules of the foundations that provide them money,Donors can fulfill any of the asks posted on the site or they can create their own offer.“Connecting those who have with those who need, in real time, to quickly facilitate impact.During this election season, we hope that our coverage provides you with the information to make informed decisions on...…And because everything that happens on Kukulu is on public display, the lightning-fast transaction led Paishon-Duarte to find new volunteers to help with the computer delivery project.In normal times, nonprofits try to accommodate the values and schedules of the foundations that provide them money,Donors can fulfill any of the asks posted on the site or they can create their own offer.“Connecting those who have with those who need, in real time, to quickly facilitate impact.During this election season, we hope that our coverage provides you with the information to make informed decisions on...WW…

All told, 843 people are treated in Hawaii hospitals on average each year after making a non-fatal suicide attempt, according to state data. This number is conservative since it does not include people with a preexisting mental health or addiction diagnosis associated with inflicting self-harm.“To have four (suicides) in seven days there is extraordinary,” said Daniel Galanis, an epidemiologist at the state health department.But Galanis also cautioned about making any assumptions about the cause behind the rash of deaths.“We’ve seen ‘spikes’ that as time goes by appear to have been nothing...…All told, 843 people are treated in Hawaii hospitals on average each year after making a non-fatal suicide attempt, according to state data. This number is conservative since it does not include people with a preexisting mental health or addiction diagnosis associated with inflicting self-harm.“To have four (suicides) in seven days there is extraordinary,” said Daniel Galanis, an epidemiologist at the state health department.But Galanis also cautioned about making any assumptions about the cause behind the rash of deaths.“We’ve seen ‘spikes’ that as time goes by appear to have been nothing...WW…