Billy DeCosta also received a threat this week at his council office, but it's unclear if there's any connection.

Alden Bunag must also pay $30,000 in restitution and register as a sex offender.

A temporary campus replacing a Lahaina elementary school destroyed in the August wildfires is set to open in April, officials said.

The Maui fires loom over this year's Legislature, but longstanding problems also need to be addressed, including school bus shortages and teacher retention.

Counselors are concerned that fewer high school seniors may apply for college aid this year because of problems with the federal system.

The Hawaii School of Democracy initiative aims to encourage efforts to raise civic awareness and student involvement in their communities.

New leadership can be a red flag that problems will disappear from public scrutiny.

Capital Improvement Program funding for schools has increased in recent years, but the department's spending has been unable to keep pace.

Campuses have expanded their mental health resources, but some people say the response has been inadequate.

The department recently came under fire for its handling of funding for capital improvement projects.