Coverage
Waikōloa Village Works to Find Ways to Safely and Effectively Evacuate
On Kaua‘i, Residents Help Shape Their Communities’ Large Affordable Housing Projects
Hawai‘i Explores Natural Approaches to Address Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Hawai‘i Farmers Turn to Korean Natural Farming to Revive Soil and Strengthen Local Food Systems
Kaua‘i is Stepping Up Wildfire Protections for its Plantation Camp Communities
Community Programs are Nurturing the Health and Resilience of Hawai‘i First Responders and Their Families
How Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices are Supporting First Responders’ Mental Well-Being
Culturally Rooted Domestic Violence Program on Kaua‘i Showed Early Impacts Before Funding Was Cut
Are Agricultural Co-ops Seeing a Revival in Hawai‘i?
Mental Health is a Quiet Topic in Hawai‘i’s Construction Industry. Some Want to Change That.
Our Approach to Journalism
One of Overstory’s values is to center people and place. Statewide community listening is a cornerstone practice of our program and helped us shape our initial coverage areas and reporting approach. As a new local newsroom, we acknowledge that there are many others who came before us and that there are many lessons to be learned from their contributions. We also center people and place by seeking out experts and practitioners of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and Hawaiian culture to help us serve Hawai‘i in a way that’s respectful and culturally appropriate.
Here’s How Overstory Will Approach its Environment Coverage
Information Needs in Hawai‘i: ‘Focus on Educating People Toward the Solutions’
Here’s How Overstory Will Approach its Health Coverage
Here’s How Overstory Will Approach its Housing Coverage
The Story of Hawai‘i’s First ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Newspapers
Here’s How Overstory Was Shaped by Community Listening
More articles on People & Places are being added regularly. Check back soon to explore our growing collection of in-depth reporting.
Our Approach to Journalism
Overstory is an independent, online newsroom that centers Hawai‘i residents’ needs, redistributes the power of knowledge and encourages civil discourse. We apply a systemic, solutions-oriented lens to our in-depth reporting. We don’t want to just cover events or conflicts. Instead, we want to understand why things are the way they are and untangle the intersections between the patterns, systems and assumptions that shape Hawai‘i’s major challenges – and uncover potential ways forward.
We focus on housing because safe, stable shelter is the bedrock of healthy communities. Hawai‘i has faced a housing shortage for decades and it’s reached an alarming milestone as more Native Hawaiians now live on the continent than in their own homeland and one in three local households have had someone consider moving out of state. We want to examine what’s being done to help locals stay in Hawai‘i while centering the voices most impacted by Hawai‘i’s housing challenges and paths forward.
On Kaua‘i, Residents Help Shape Their Communities’ Large Affordable Housing Projects
Kaua‘i is Stepping Up Wildfire Protections for its Plantation Camp Communities
New O‘ahu Homeless Shelter Reimagines Transitional Housing
Hawai‘i Wants to Help Community Groups Keep Foreclosed Homes in Local Hands
Community Land Trusts Are on the Rise in Hawai‘i
Local Churches Are Addressing Hawai‘i’s Housing Shortage
While congregations have long provided shelter and support to those in need, these churches are taking those efforts a step further by building affordable homes on their underutilized properties. They join a growing number of religious organizations addressing their communities’ deepening housing needs.
Hawai‘i Wants to Purchase Voluntary Deed Restrictions to Preserve More Homes for Locals
Here’s How Overstory Will Approach its Housing Coverage
Could a New Housing Cooperative Help Bring Affordable Homes to Hawai‘i?
More articles on Housing are being added regularly. Check back soon to explore our growing collection of in-depth reporting.
Our Approach to Journalism
Overstory is an independent, online newsroom that centers Hawai‘i residents’ needs, redistributes the power of knowledge and encourages civil discourse. We apply a systemic, solutions-oriented lens to our in-depth reporting. We don’t want to just cover events or conflicts. Instead, we want to understand why things are the way they are and untangle the intersections between the patterns, systems and assumptions that shape Hawai‘i’s major challenges – and uncover potential ways forward.
We recognize that the health of culture, community and individuals is inseparable from the health of our natural resources. We want to know how local communities are mitigating climate change and biodiversity loss, building resilience ahead of natural disasters, perpetuating traditional Hawaiian stewardship practices, and increasing local food production and access. Our goal is to help deepen understanding of the many people and communities working to create a more restorative, sustainable Hawai‘i and build more reciprocal relationships with our environment.
Waikōloa Village Works to Find Ways to Safely and Effectively Evacuate
Hawai‘i Explores Natural Approaches to Address Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Hawai‘i Farmers Turn to Korean Natural Farming to Revive Soil and Strengthen Local Food Systems
Kaua‘i is Stepping Up Wildfire Protections for its Plantation Camp Communities
Are Agricultural Co-ops Seeing a Revival in Hawai‘i?
This Farmer-Led Co-op is Growing a Sustainable ‘Ulu Industry for Hawai‘i’s Small Farmers
Though Often Behind the Scenes, These Specialists Play a Major Role in Hawai‘i’s Agricultural Industry
East Maui Residents Hope to See Control of Their Region’s Water Return to Public Hands
Inside Hawai‘i’s Small but Persisting ‘True Tea’ Industry
12 Years In: How Hawai‘i is Still Working to Curb the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
More articles on Environment are being added regularly. Check back soon to explore our growing collection of in-depth reporting.
Our Approach to Journalism
Overstory is an independent, online newsroom that centers Hawai‘i residents’ needs, redistributes the power of knowledge and encourages civil discourse. We apply a systemic, solutions-oriented lens to our in-depth reporting. We don’t want to just cover events or conflicts. Instead, we want to understand why things are the way they are and untangle the intersections between the patterns, systems and assumptions that shape Hawai‘i’s major challenges – and uncover potential ways forward.
Mental and physical health is integral to our well-being as individuals and communities. We aim to help readers better understand what resources are available and how health intersects with one’s social and economic conditions so that they can make informed decisions about their lives. We also seek to explore access to care, efforts to address health inequities, and uplift people’s lived experiences and voices.
Community Programs are Nurturing the Health and Resilience of Hawai‘i First Responders and Their Families
How Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices are Supporting First Responders’ Mental Well-Being
Culturally Rooted Domestic Violence Program on Kaua‘i Showed Early Impacts Before Funding Was Cut
Mental Health is a Quiet Topic in Hawai‘i’s Construction Industry. Some Want to Change That.
This Hawai‘i Peer Mentorship Program is Supporting Farmers’ Mental Wellbeing
New O‘ahu Homeless Shelter Reimagines Transitional Housing
Here’s How Overstory Will Approach its Health Coverage
More articles on Health are being added regularly. Check back soon to explore our growing collection of in-depth reporting.
Our Approach to Journalism
Overstory is an independent, online newsroom that centers Hawai‘i residents’ needs, redistributes the power of knowledge and encourages civil discourse. We apply a systemic, solutions-oriented lens to our in-depth reporting. We don’t want to just cover events or conflicts. Instead, we want to understand why things are the way they are and untangle the intersections between the patterns, systems and assumptions that shape Hawai‘i’s major challenges – and uncover potential ways forward.
Hawaiʻi’s families deserve a thriving, sustainable economy where they can afford to live, work and invest in their future here.
We will begin our coverage on Economy later this year. Check back soon to explore our growing collection of in-depth reporting.
Our Approach to Journalism
Overstory is an independent, online newsroom that centers Hawai‘i residents’ needs, redistributes the power of knowledge and encourages civil discourse. We apply a systemic, solutions-oriented lens to our in-depth reporting. We don’t want to just cover events or conflicts. Instead, we want to understand why things are the way they are and untangle the intersections between the patterns, systems and assumptions that shape Hawai‘i’s major challenges – and uncover potential ways forward.
We will begin our coverage on Education later this year. Check back soon to explore our growing collection of in-depth reporting.
Our Approach to Journalism
Overstory is an independent, online newsroom that centers Hawai‘i residents’ needs, redistributes the power of knowledge and encourages civil discourse. We apply a systemic, solutions-oriented lens to our in-depth reporting. We don’t want to just cover events or conflicts. Instead, we want to understand why things are the way they are and untangle the intersections between the patterns, systems and assumptions that shape Hawai‘i’s major challenges – and uncover potential ways forward.
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