Weight restriction lifted on Wainiha Bridge No. 3 with erosion repairs completed

South Hilo patrol officers responded at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday to a residence in the 400 block of Iloko Street in Hilo following a report of a male in possession of a firearm who was making threatening statements.

The $90 million health center promises comprehensive medical and behavioral health services, catering to growing community needs by 2028.

The National Weather Service said in its 3 a.m. Friday advisory that flooding no longer is expected to pose a threat.

Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.

The Nov. 3 general election ballot will include eight proposed amendments to the Maui County Charter.

The Department of Planning is holding community meetings to share information and gather feedback on the Maui Island Special Management Area boundary assessment project.

Following the success of the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive, residents and visitors are encouraged to continue supporting our neighbor islands by coming together to help the Kauaʻi community, which was devastated by Hurricane Lowell. The Kōkua Kauaʻi Donation Drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, 2026, in Kahului, the County of Maui Office of the Mayor announced.

The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Maui in August was 2.9%, up from the 2.8% rate in July, and the 2.4% rate at the same time last year, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.