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Proposals to conduct a statewide analysis and develop recommendations for law enforcement training standards must be submitted by Jan. 12.

Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition urges the public to speak up for monument protections.

A $20 donation can provide a family of four with a turkey and the holiday fixings.

“Our leadership team reflects the diversity of our majority caucus, bringing together working families, unique perspectives and voices from across the islands to ensure we represent the needs of communities throughout Hawaiʻi,” said Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu said Friday that while the tropical storm will not have any direct impact on the islands, it likely will enhance trade winds and contribute to potential wind advisory conditions across typically windy areas.

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.

The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.

Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.

Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”

Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.

52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’

A quick look at news items from throughout the state.

Applicants for the volunteer board must be law enforcement professionals or members of the public with sound judgment and a commitment to public service.

Residents can meet local law enforcement at Kai Bar Coffee Roasters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.

Democrat incumbents also look likely to sweep the board in other state and national races, according to state elections office second printout of unofficial results from Tuesday’s 2026 general elections.

The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation has secured a $7.45 million grant aimed at boosting affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.