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The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said the 75-cent increase is needed to cover the vendor costs to administer and manage the safety check program.

The opening of the annual fishing season at Koke‘e on Kauaʻi brought anglers of all ages to Pu‘u Lua Reservoir to catch rainbow trout.

The pancake mix was created by the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, a group of 180 ‘ulu farmers throughout the state.

Hawaiʻi is setting the standard for other states in improving the quality of school meals, emphasizing local food sourcing, farm-to-school initiatives and fresh fruit and vegetable programs.

There is much to appreciate about the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption as it approaches its 6-month anniversary on June 23. The stunning episodic lava fountains and lava flows erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have provided island residents and visitors with safe and accessible viewing opportunities. However, volcanic hazards are always present. 

“I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women.” — Barbara Bruno of the University of Hawaiʻi

The 30-year-old man from Boston said he got too close to the ledge and fell after trying to get a better view of erupting Kīlauea.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, the voyaging canoes of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, have reached the Intertropical Convergence Zone that is commonly known as the doldrums as they continue their journey from Hilo to Tahiti.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including at supermarkets and drug stores in Hawai‘i.

Community members say there aren’t enough Hawaiian homestead opportunities in East Maui and hope the project can ease the burden on multigenerational households living under one roof.

More than 7,000 Hawaiʻi residents, including teachers, veterans, immigration and civil rights advocates, are expected to join the No Kings Mass protest on Saturday throughout the state.

Chief Todd Raybuck, who has served as the 8th Chief of Police for the Kaua’i Police Department since April 22, 2019, is set to transfer command today to Assistant Chief Elliott Kalani Ke, who was selected by the commission to serve as interim chief.

Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in releasing the a statement reacting to what she called the “unlawful deployment” of California National Guard against protestors in California.

Astonishing lava fountains surged over 1,000 feet high from Kīlauea’s north vent, which is a huge leap in just 8 hours.

All current and recent eruption activity of Kīlauea is within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The 9th annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill event in Washington, D.C., spotlighted over 90 Hawaiʻi businesses and nonprofits to congressional leaders and the D.C. community, while fostering discussions on policy support for Hawaiʻi’s unique business landscape.

The landmark legislation strengthens the state’s commitment to closing the digital divide and ensuring all Hawaiʻi residents have access to reliable internet.

Surfer Garrett McNamara will be in person at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i tonight to share stories after the screening of episode 3 of his documentary series, ‘100 Foot Wave.’

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is concerned with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s execution of warrants and urged county leadership against agreements with entities within the Dept. of Homeland Security.

The SNAP-Ed program could end without federal funding on Sept. 30, ultimately impacting community well-being and food security.