GOVERNMENT GRANTS : WHO'S GETTING THE MONEY?
Nearly 275 nonprofit organizations that received grant approvals from the Legislature since 2003 are in this searchable database.

UNGUARDED GIVING: WHO'S REGULATING HAWAI'I'S CHARITIES?
Do you know how much of your charitable donation goes to the actual good deeds the charity is supposed to perform? Find out through our custom-built searchable database of 700 Hawai'i charities. And read our special report on the hidden dangers and scams.

CLOSED DOORS: HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
Hawai'i is one of seven states and the District of Columbia that averaged more than 10 housing discrimination complaints per 100,000 housing units, according to a newly released analysis by Gannett News Service. Read The Advertiser's report on housing discrimination complaints in Hawai'i.

CONTAMINATED BEACHES IN HAWAI'I, NATIONWIDE
Storm runoff caused by heavy rains in Hawai‘I last year has led to a nationwide record-high number of days beaches were closed or advisories were posted because of harmful bacteria in the water. View the stories and the database of beaches listed in the report by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

UNSAFE BOATING'S DEADLY TOLL
Learn what you can do to stay safe on the water in a multimedia report that includes a searchable database and video tips from the Coast Guard.

PET FOOD RECALL
Is your pet's food tainted? Pet foods and brands on the federal Food and Drug Administration's recall list, compiled by The Tennessean of Nashville.

ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS
A list of elevators that have not been inspected by the state as of March 22, 2007.

NEWS VIDEOS
Select from more than 100 video news reports produced by Advertiser journalists.

2006 ELECTIONS
Complete results of the mid-term elections, including the U.S. House and Senate races.

PEDESTRIAN DEATHS
A running log of the date and location of every pedestrian death on O‘ahu for 2006-08.

SALUTE TO THE FALLEN
A tribute, by name, to each of the Hawai‘i-based troops who have been killed in the war in Iraq.

BEST RESTAURANTS
Hawai‘i’s best restaurants, from five-star to okazuya, from reader participation and our experts. Includes The Advertiser’s Ilima Award winners.

FOOD VIDEOS
An ever-growing collection of Advertiser Food Editor Wanda Adams’ expert advice on cooking.

GOLFING GUIDE
A complete list of Hawai‘i golf courses, and interactive animations with tips to improve your game.

BEST OF THE BEST
The Advertiser's Readers Choice Awards for 2007.

HISTORICAL HAWAI'I
Search our one-of-a kind summary of 150 years of Hawaiian history through our annotated guide. Plus our collection of historical photos and daily diary of historical events.

UH SUGAR BOWL: WHO WENT ON THE STATE'S DIME?
Search the list of more than 580 people who were part of the University of Hawai'i travel party to the Sugar Bowl that cost taxpayers an estimated $2 million.

SCHOOL OFFENSES
The number and type of offenses reported by principal to the state Department of Education for the 2005-2007 school years.

LATEST POPULATION ESTIMATES
Population estimates by race, Hispanic origin and age for all counties nationwide from the U.S. Census Bureau.

PUBLIC SCHOOL TEST SCORES 2007
School-by-school results of the 2007 Hawai'i State Assessment and TerraNova tests, released by the state Department of Education on August 15, 2007.

TSUNAMI EVACUATION ZONES
The NOAA Pacific Services Center and state of Hawai'i have created a searchable database of tsunami hazard maps. Find out if you are located in a tsunami evacuation zone.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Searchable database of recent real estate transactions on Oahu.

FEDERAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
Forms and links to help you get information from your federal government.

HAWAI‘I OPEN MEETINGS AND INFORMATION LAWS
How to get public records from state and county governments – and what to do when they refuse your requests.

SUNSHINE WEEK: THE REPORTS
Our coverage of government secrecy includes stories, videos and lists of how and where to get information you have the right to access.

THE 2008 LEGISLATURE
Your guide to contacting your elected officials. With district maps and our coverage of this year’s session.

PUBLIC DATABASES
More than 50 government and private searchable databases on everything from aviation records to the Library of Congress.