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Federal spending on Hawaiʻi’s tenant-based rental vouchers — more commonly called Section 8 housing — more than tripled since 2003, even after accounting for inflation; yet, the number of families getting assistance only modestly grew; the reason is simple: Hawaiʻi rents climbed dramatically.

But Kauaʻiʻs unexpected agricultural bounty that started as a devastating challenge was turned into a community-wide, guacamole-fueled bonding experience called the Guac-Off.

The public is encouraged to stay safe, look out for one another and support local businesses as recovery efforts remain ongoing, especially in places that sustained significant damage; conditions continue to improve in many areas, and additional services and facilities are returning to normal.

Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu commissioner applicants needed; anyone interested in serving in any of those posts is encouraged to submit an application by the end of 2026, especially for the Kauaʻi and Maui seats to ensure they continue to have voting representation.

It’s time to start sending in holiday letters to the North Pole resident, care of U.S. Postal Service, to help provide keiki and families with a warm and bright holiday season.

The installation of the crosswalks will require a single-lane closure in one direction at a time.

There was a decrease in crimes against persons and property and crimes against society, including drug offenses and weapon law violations.

Road resurfacing is scheduled for Ulu Mahi subdivision in Līhuʻe and Menehune Road in Waimea.

The bridge had been weight-limited to 5 tons or below to address erosion damage from Hurricane Lowell.

About 800 cancer patients, survivors and other advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge passage of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act.

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 public also is reminded that the division’s satellite office at Kapaʻa Armory is open for inquiries only; staff are available to answer Division of Motor Vehicles-related questions.

Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi.

Recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell are ongoing throughout the installation; however, some recreational areas sustained minimal damage during the storm and personnel were able to safely restore select sites for guest recreational use.

A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.

Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.

Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala

A recent fire at the Kāpule Building in Līhuʻe that destroyed infrastructure has plunged Kauaʻi’s DMV operations into chaos, halting in-person services and leaving residents scrambling for alternative solutions.

The public is urged to avoid Kōke‘e State Park and Kōke‘e Road, where many catastrophic, unmitigated hazards exist throughout the landscape.