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Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes. Clothing and textiles do not need to be in good condition. Torn or stained clothing is okay.

The July 22 event is free and open to the public. It will run from 8 to 11 a.m. at Wilcox Medical Center’s back parking lot.

Calvin is now downgraded to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph as it continues on a west northwest path at 16 mph. It is about 1,360 miles east southeast of Hilo.

The report shows that those experiencing housing insecurity, food insecurity and poverty were more likely to have been negatively impacted by the pandemic and reported worse physical and mental health.

Utah-based developers plan to transform the former Coco Palms Resort into a new hotel, but community group I Ola Wailuanui is ramping up local outreach to share its alternative vision for the site.

This year’s essay contest theme was, “Your silence will not protect you,” which is a famous quote by American civil rights leader, Audre Lorde, who dedicated her life to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia through community organizing, writing, and teaching.

Erin Bantum’s research at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center focuses on cancer survivorship and better understanding factors related to adjustment of diagnosis and treatment.

As Hurricane Calvin approaches the Central Pacific, continuing on a westward trek that looks to bring the storm — or its remnants — to Hawai‘i, possibly as early as Tuesday, it’s time to think about what you need to do to be ready.

Blaine Miyasato is the managing director of state government affairs at Hawaiian Airlines with nearly 40 years of experience in the airline industry. James Kunane Tokioka is the Director of the Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

The USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program to help prospective applicants access the program.

This summer marks 200 years since English missionary William Ellis visited KIlauea caldera with Hawaiian guides and published the first contemporary written observation of the volcano’s eruptive activity.

Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays. Please exercise caution and drive slowly when commuting through the work area.

Applications for Aloha Festivals’ 2023 Royal Court and the 75th Annual Floral Parade are currently be accepted.

As of shortly before 6 p.m., Hurricane Calvin looked like it was on the cusp of entering the Central Pacific region. The now-Category 2 storm is on a track that could bring it to Hawai‘i, albeit likely not as a hurricane.

There is no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi or any of the Hawaiian Islands following a preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck in deep ocean northeast of Maui. The quake occurred at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday.

Paddling and wa’a culture are the root of the  Lūʻau this year, which has not been hosted for several years.

As of July 12, Green hosted 18 bill-signing ceremonies covering topics from good governance, affordable housing, destination management at state parks, to protections for victims of domestic violence, traffic safety and cost of living.

Ed Case said the American Seabed Protection Act will place a moratorium on deep-sea mining activities in American waters or by American companies on the high seas.

This frightening revelation was shared by Justin Hite of the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project during a community open house Tuesday evening.

The legislation would ensure Congress fulfills its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.