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The ceremony and accompanying event had more than 500 participants on shore and about 350 in the water — a powerful tribute to the lives lost 2 years ago and show of the shared strength of Maui’s residents.

Analyzing death records from all of Hawai‘i’s counties from 2014 through 2023 and comparing death rates before, during and after the wildfire, researchers found that suicide and overdose death rates increased 46% statewide in August 2023 compared with previous months.

Hawai‘i Democrat — who is a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee — got a firsthand look at habitat restoration projects, discussed cooperative management of kalo farms, talked about protection of waterbird species and spoke with Garden Isle business leaders about federal tax and tariff policies plus funding cuts that impact small businesses.

Coalition of scientists, policymakers, conservation practitioners, educators, students and community members recently launched the survey, which will be a resource for the coalition’s leadership as it shapes recommendations for funding implementation.

A team led by U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist and oceanographer Ashton Flinders with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discovered the underwater landslide that spans more than 10 miles across and could have played a role in the 1957 tsunami that struck Hawaiʻi and elsewhere in the Pacific region.

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast by Friday along the southern shores of the islands, with wave heights increasing to between at least 10 and 14 feet by Saturday.

Extension comes as National Weather Service forecasters also issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state that will be in effect from early Friday morning to early the morning of Aug. 11.

Hawai‘i Department of Health says retesting showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.

No injuries or damages reported to structures were reported as of the last update late the night of Aug. 2. Substantial winds persisted in the area, so while firefighters were able to get the blaze under control, they were monitoring for any hot spots as of ll p.m. Aug. 2.

Det. Eric Caspillo solved a complex sexual assault case and Lt. Aaron Lester and Sgt. Colin Nesbitt worked on station renovations on their personal time to be named Employees of the Month for the Kauaʻi Police Department.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Red flag warnings are a call to action, said Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Administrator James Barros, and the state has seen how just a single spark can have devastating — and deadly — consequences.

Closure signs ae posted; pools anticipated to reopen Tuesday for their regular schedules.

Meanwhile, strong easterly trade winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph combined with relative humidity levels falling to between 35% and 45% during the afternoon will continue to produce critical fire weather conditions through today in leeward portions of both islands.

“We are honored to be recognized as having one of the top hotel restaurants in the country,” said Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i General Manager Michael Murphy. “This award is a testament to the dedication of our incredible restaurant team who work tirelessly to create a memorable dining experience for every guest.”

However, the service is NOT available at Kapa‘a transfer station since it remains closed through December, and it is only for residential use; businesses must bring metal materials to Puhi Metals Recycling Facility for a fee.

61-year-old Joy Pigao of ʻEleʻele, a former board member and executive director for the Kaua’i nonprofit, received 90 days in jail plus 4 years probation, and was ordered to pay more than $34K in restitution to the nonprofit.

Tsunami waves generated by distant earthquakes take hours to reach the Hawaiian Islands, giving people time to evacuate vulnerable areas. Local tsunami, however, do not need to travel far to reach our shores, leaving a much shorter time to respond.

Emergency waterline repair work that began Thursday morning continues and is expected to last another 1 to 2 hours, causing the alternating traffic flow.

Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz launches online guide to learn more about how major changes to health care, food assistance and other services, as well as education and taxes, will affect thousands of island residents because of the new fedeal tax law.