Behind The Story

Fairness and accuracy are important in this highly popular section. Here's how to do it and what to keep in mind.

We don't know much about how electronic monitoring operates in the state and the raw numbers are only part of the story.

The fragile and fragmented records of sailors, travelers and other adventurers who died in Hawaii are the basis for our new series.

We're constantly looking for ways to get people engaged with the community.

We are staffing up on Maui and creating a permanent bureau that will remain deeply committed to the community and all it faces going forward.

Most of the stories about the people who perished in the Aug. 8 fire have focused on the circumstances of their death. We want to write about their lives.

Reporters from outside the state can throw elbows in ways that do not play well in Hawaii -- and maybe both sides have a point.

Stories focusing on efforts to solve problems as a primary element can help restore trust in the media, supporters say.

Rural areas feel left out of conversations that many of you say are too Honolulu-centric.