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Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green writes in his new policy playbook that it serves as a reflection of the progress made and what lies ahead: “It inspires us to honor the values that bind us, guiding our collective efforts toward a future that’s resilient and infused with hope and possibility.”

Gov. Josh Green made the proclamation Aug. 7, National Purple Heart Day, and was presented a certificate on behalf of the Hawaiʻi Senate by Oʻahu state Sen. Mike Gabbard to commemorate the milestone.

Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera shot molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.

The Kauaʻi County Planning Department invites artists, designers, and architects to design a lasting monument honoring the victims of the 1924 Battle of Hanapēpē.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

Nearly $172 million was given during fiscal year 2025, by nearly 18,000 donors, that will fuel student scholarships, faculty and academic research and more throughout the university’s statewide 10-campus system.

20-year-old Donald Clement of Līhu‘e was arrested Aug. 19 for three counts of second-degree burglary and an outstanding $150 bench warrant for failure to appear in another case.

Lava began fountaining from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at 2:04 p.m.,, feeding multiple lava streams by 2:15 p.m. onto the crater floor at the Big Island volcano’s summit.

The visitor was identified as 39-year-old Jerome Hill, who reportedly jumped from a cliffside and then became distressed.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is conducting an environmental study for these improvements to the highway between Anonui Street and Maluhia Road.

Graphic Warning: This post contains photos and personal accounts that may be disturbing, triggering, or too upsetting for some people to engage in. Discretion is advised. Emotional testimony was received Wednesday from a Maui police officer and a caretaker of the Pāʻia Sugar Mill who shared details during a preliminary hearing, of the deadly shooting that took the life of beloved Officer Suzanne O on Friday night.

With the 30th episode, came one of the most significant changes since the eruption started—a new fissure in the caldera wall.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, peak high tides associated with the lunar cycle, will lead to minor coastal flooding along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.

The military is working to renew its lease at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island, but the state Board of Land and Natural Resources voted in May not to accept the final environmental impact statement.

The celebration honored renowned Kaua‘i storyteller, historian and community leader Aletha Goodwin Kaohi, who died in 2024 at age 93, with a special screening of the documentary “Aletha.”

The redesigned site — which includes improved cybersecurity and new design features — was supported by Touchstone Energy via the SHiNE web platform, provided to hundreds of electric cooperatives throughout the United States.

Both Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes were welcomed by the Rarotonga community with a traditional ceremony, following a 2-day trek from Bora Bora, French Polynesia under nearly perfect weather conditions.

Participation in this year’s statewide Hawaiʻi State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge surged 44%.

U.S. senator from Hawai‘i is one of 10 lawmakers who signed a letter to the tech giant’s chief executive officer, alarmed by practices related to the seeming virtual vixens, ‘which pose astonishing risks for children.’

Firm sponsors three neighbor island squads, Including the Kaua‘i Flag Football team on the Garden Isle.