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According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf heights of 10 to 15 feet along north-facing shores are expected along with 8 to 12 feet of surf along west-facing shores.

The new PACT Act lists more than 20 illnesses veterans could have contracted following toxic exposure and automatically presumes their service caused those illnesses.

Governor signs executive order implementing Operation Hire Hawaiʻi, a targeted outreach initiative that expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Hawaiʻi’s doctor governor also while he’s in Washington will have a conversation with Pew Chartiable Trusts that will cover a range of policies that can support health and well-being.

Megan Gayagas, Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatcher Ashley Rapozo, members of the Līhu‘e Fire Station and several personnel from American Medical Response saved the life of Melissa Gregory on Dec. 20, 2024, after she collapsed in the checkout line at Longs Drugs in Līhu‘e.

Annual exhibit of illustrations by botanical illustrators and artists runs March 8-29 at South Shore Visitor Center, vibrantly documenting flora at the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kaua‘i.

Remus Miclescu was arrested Feb. 16 about a day after two men were reported trying to sell counterfeit gold jewelry in the parking lot at Walmart in Līhuʻe. He was later released from custody on his own recognizance.

Heavy rain was already falling over all of Kaua’i earlier this morning, sparking a flood advisory that was eventually canceled about 8:15 a.m. A cold front forecast to stall out near the Garden Isle was expected to bring additional rain and even a chance for thunderstorms before beginning to dissipate this afternoon.

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Gov. Josh Green’s proclamation honors Marley’s incredible musical legacy and his 80th birthday. Marley’s ‘ohana, including his sons Julian and Ky-Mani, were there for the signing.

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, there will be no contraflow set up or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice.

First-of-its-kind project being undertaken by nonprofit Hā‘ena steward Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana, which not only led the design and planning process but is paying for the entire project with non-government funding.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that surf along north and west shores of both islands has fallen below the advisory threshold.

Image of delicate structure of veiled NGC 2040 open cluster of young stars captured by Gemini South telescope, the other half of the International Gemini Observatory that includes Gemini North atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

A Hilo resident found the reptile pinned under a log Feb. 4 at Honoli‘i Beach, a popular surf spot and beach park about 2 miles northwest of Hilo.

Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project makes first release of male mosquitoes that are reproductively incompatible with females, hoping to drastically reduce the number of malaria-carrying females that are spreading the disease to the Garden Isle’s endangered native honeycreepers.

Police found and arrested 54-year-old Salvin Hilario, who has no permanent address, at about 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13. He was arrested on several charges, including first-degree negligent injruy.

The barge is now scheduled to arrive at noon today. Gate hours at the port were extended until 6 p.m. for customer convenience.

Water service will be unavailable for 5 to 6 hours for customers on Kuamoʻo Road in Wailua Homesteads, between Līhau Street and ʻŌpaekaʻa Road.

Calculating the location and magnitude of an earthquake requires analyzing aspects of data from several seismic stations around the island, such as the maximum amplitudes and arrival times of different seismic waves.