2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami

Mayor Kimo Alameda says 'this is an exciting opportunity' at the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, 'that can benefit many people in our community' and 'has the potential to be a great business opportunity.'

Langu was last seen just after 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Kea‘au area. She was wearing a light-colored Winnie the Pooh sweater, black or gray sweatpants and green backpack. Have you seen her?

Residents can place their yard waste at the curb for collection between late April and May 4 as part of a program to reduce wildfire risk and remove breeding grounds for coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Forecasters with National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu report flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat to Hawaiʻi County; only advisory still in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, is small craft advisory for all islands.

The Maui Fire Department responded to 15 incidents directly related to the Kona Storm 2 that affected the state over the weekend.

The Maui Fire Department, in consultation with the Maui Police Department, suspended the search for the 71-year-old woman, who reportedly slipped into the Wailuku (ʻĪao) River near the Waiehu bridge on Saturday morning.

A drier and more stable trade wind pattern is expected through the weekend and into early next week. Showers should be mostly focused along windward and mauka...

Residents say more a new flood control project and better stormwater management is sorely needed.