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Conservation groups and cultural practitioners are challenging President Trump’s April 17 proclamation that would allow U.S.-flagged vessels to fish commercially in the commercially protected Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument.

Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner will be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame next month, after a remarkable 37-year career at Hilo Intermediate School. dedicated to fostering a love for science among thousands of students.

Hawaiʻi residents are reporting a decline in their own health outlook and face escalating barriers to care, according to a new statewide survey released Wednesday.

Rehabilitated coral fragments damaged by a grounded luxury yacht more than two years ago were returned yesterday to Honolua Bay on Maui’s northwestern coast.

While the Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms no new measles cases, pertussis cases spike alarmingly with 108 reported, underscoring the critical need for vaccinations to curb these preventable diseases.

Several Hawaiʻi-born actors are hitting the big screen in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” when it opens in theaters this Friday, May 23. Among them is Kaipo Dudoit of Oʻahu who plays the role of David Kawena.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi and no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami expected at this time.

The company has been assessed a $108,140 fine for the three violations. In addition to paying the penalty, the company has been ordered to take corrective actions, including — but not limited to — training its employees to prevent future violations.

Nā Ala Hele is updating its program plan, originally created in 1991, and seeks community input. Forest users are invited to help guide the process by joining an online open house on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Lawmakers say the bill addresses rising concerns about Chinese influence in the region while supporting the long-term development goals of Pacific Island nations.

Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on documents so that the document can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.

Officials with the U.S. Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.

One of Kauaʻi’s most beloved getaways nestled on the golden shores of Kalapakī Beach in southeastern Kauaʻi, this iconic resort with its ‘White Lotus’ vibes is embracing a bold new vision for the future.

It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.

Most recent eruptive episode of the ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kaluapele, the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano, ended at 3:29 p.m. Friday, 10 hours and 16 minutes after another awesome display of high fountaining began.

Despite near to below average Central Pacific forecast, officials — including Gov. Josh Green and those with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center — urge island residents to be vigilant and prepare now because any storm that develops has the potential to be the one that strikes.

Dive beneath the solidified crust on the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in this week’s edition of “Volcano Watch” to explore the complicated mix of molten material below.

The councilman previously served as mayor from 2000 to 2018.

Gov. Josh Green takes action in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, and Police Week, which is May 11-17.

Special event part of 11th International Breast Density and Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop from June 4-6 at Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort in Līhuʻe.