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The “Heroes and Helpers” effort unites first responders and children served by the Children’s Justice Center to create lasting positive relationships.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announces a temporary detour on Kūhiō Highway on Dec. 17 and 18, affecting southbound traffic as crews perform vital infrastructure work.

Applications must be received by Jan. 30 by 4:30 p.m.

A large, medium period north-northwest swell and a north swell have both peaked and will continue to subside through Tuesday afternoon.

The scheduled minimum wage increase from $10.10 to $18 aims to help working families cope with the rising costs of living in Hawaiʻi.

The self-service kiosk allows customers to renew their motor vehicle registrations using a touchscreen.

The road will be closed starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

As a safety precaution, ocean safety officials have posted warning signs and are monitoring the area.

Chaminade University in Honolulu recently hosted a campus visit for students from Kapaʻa High School, showcasing its Early College Program through immersive activities and faculty interactions.

The nightly closures will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the essential repair work on the Wailuā River Bridge.

The Kekaha Landfill will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 and will resume regular operations on Saturday, Dec. 20.

The 25th Waimea Light Parade is set to dazzle the streets this Saturday, closing roads from 5 to 8:15 p.m. and altering bus schedules.

Hawaiʻi County is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who leaves behind a revered legacy of public safety and leadership.

Sweet potato bread part of the breakfast menu at 127 participating schools throughout the state made with locally sourced purple Okinawan sweet potato; nearly 1,700 pounds were distributed to the schools.

Shareholders to receive $21.20 per share in cash, representing a 40% premium to closing price earlier this month; merger expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.

Senate Republicans, however, who have the majority, rejected the measure; the vote came after Schatz earlier during the week took to the Senate floor, saying President Donald Trump “is making people poorer, and he’s doing it on purpose,” in remarks about about various ways he said Trump is increasing prices of everything in the daily lives of Americans.

After 4 weeks of show-stopping performances, emotional stories and unforgettable moments from throughout the pae ʻāina, the stage is set for the “Hawai‘i to the World” talent show finale.

More than 250 middle school students across Kauaʻi participated in a Makahiki Championship, emphasizing the value of cultural learning for young people.

The Department of Public Works has scheduled temporary lane closures in Kapa‘a from Dec. 15 to 17 to facilitate traffic signal upgrades and utility pole installations.

Increasing rainfall trends with locally heavy showers and thunderstorms along the cold front are expected as it sweeps across the island from west to east.