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Keola Decosta was traveling at approximately 90 miles per hour and intoxicated when his pickup struck slammed into a sedan, killing the driver and severely injuring his granddaughter.

Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.

Thousands of federal workers on probationary status — because they were new hires or had been recently promoted into new jobs — have been fired in the past couple of weeks across a wide variety of agencies.

The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.

Health care organizations and community-based agencies across the state work together to enhance access to hepatitis services, including testing, immunizations, care coordination, and treatment.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps to make home ownership possible with a mortgage program offering a low down payment option, a below market interest rate, and a no mortgage insurance requirement.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf heights of 10 to 15 feet along north-facing shores are expected along with 8 to 12 feet of surf along west-facing shores.

The new PACT Act lists more than 20 illnesses veterans could have contracted following toxic exposure and automatically presumes their service caused those illnesses.

First Tee – Hawai‘i is looking for individuals to serve as mentors and role models to kids and teens in the program, the Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announced in a press release Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the Kaua‘i County Council was briefed on several in-progress initiatives to extend the life of the Kekaha Landfill.

Governor signs executive order implementing Operation Hire Hawaiʻi, a targeted outreach initiative that expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Hawaiʻi’s doctor governor also while he’s in Washington will have a conversation with Pew Chartiable Trusts that will cover a range of policies that can support health and well-being.

Megan Gayagas, Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatcher Ashley Rapozo, members of the Līhu‘e Fire Station and several personnel from American Medical Response saved the life of Melissa Gregory on Dec. 20, 2024, after she collapsed in the checkout line at Longs Drugs in Līhu‘e.

Annual exhibit of illustrations by botanical illustrators and artists runs March 8-29 at South Shore Visitor Center, vibrantly documenting flora at the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kaua‘i.

Remus Miclescu was arrested Feb. 16 about a day after two men were reported trying to sell counterfeit gold jewelry in the parking lot at Walmart in Līhuʻe. He was later released from custody on his own recognizance.

Heavy rain was already falling over all of Kaua’i earlier this morning, sparking a flood advisory that was eventually canceled about 8:15 a.m. A cold front forecast to stall out near the Garden Isle was expected to bring additional rain and even a chance for thunderstorms before beginning to dissipate this afternoon.

Take a look to check if any of these announcements will impact your commute, affect your utilities or if there’s an event scheduled you should attend.

Gov. Josh Green’s proclamation honors Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani, were there for the signing.

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, there will be no contraflow set up or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice.

First-of-its-kind project being undertaken by nonprofit Hā‘ena steward Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana, which not only led the design and planning process but is paying for the entire project with non-government funding.