he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its cyclosporiasis case count on September 1, 2026, to 18,445 laboratory-confirmed cases acquired in the United States between May 1 and August 31, with 990 hospitalizations and two deaths across forty-nine states
At a moment when Hawaiʻi desperately needs more revenue, California’s proposal to tax billionaire assets offers a model for making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.Hawaiʻi is currently dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, and early estimates suggest a
“For an average family of four, these algorithmic markups translated to an extra $1,200 a year in grocery costs.”
For generations, the price on the retail shelf has been the price you pay—unchanging whether you’re a CEO, a student, or
On August 25, 2026, Dr. Keanu Sai will be giving a presentation that is sponsored by the Wai‘anae Coast Rotary Club as a part of its “Lokahi Lecture Series” from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The presentation is open to the public.
Every year, Hawaiʻi Appleseed releases Policy in Perspective, our annual report on the legislative session’s wins, losses, and lessons learned. But what you might not know is that the report doesn’t appear out of thin air—it’s built from a year’s
At Hawaiʻi Appleseed, we believe that where you live should never determine how far you can go. That’s why we’re currently in Phase II of our Mobility, Access and Transportation Insecurity (MATI) project—a community-centered research effort focused on understanding the
State v. Tolentino (HSC June 30, 2026). Henry
Tolentino was pulled over for speeding. He was ordered out of the car. An
officer drew his gun and ordered him to get on the ground. Tolentino ran away. An
officer
