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Among the many measures approved during the 2022 state legislative session, which ended Thursday, May 5, were several bills that will benefit the environment and continue the state’s push toward the use of clean energy.

A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa play performed exclusively in Hawaiian language has won several awards through a national theatre program.

The ocean is suffering from “amnesia” because of climate change, according to a recently published study that was co-authored by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa professor.

University of Hawaiʻi students throughout all 10 campuses feel safer overall from sexual harassment and gender-based violence, according to the 2021 UH Student Campus Climate Survey.

It turns out, not only are Girl Scout cookies tasty for humans, they also can benefit furry friends.

The winners of the county Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division’s Electronic Waste (eWaste) Contest were awarded their prizes last week.

It’s Mother’s Day. You might have gotten Mom her favorite box of chocolates to go along with those flowers. But have you ever wondered how much engineering goes into each individual truffle or chocolate nugget?

The 2022 state legislative session wrapped up Thursday, May 5, but not before lawmakers infused more than $1 billion into projects and initiatives that will benefit Native Hawaiians.

Readers of all ages are invited to join the state’s public libraries in celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Two measures that were priorities for the state Senate Women’s Legislative Caucus that will help uplift women in the islands were approved by both houses of the state Legislature.

State legislators on Tuesday, May 3, took a stand for working families in Hawai‘i, passing several key measures including an increase to the state’s minimum wage.

Road and sidewalk construction work next week in Kapa‘a will require the closures of portions of several island roadways.

Put on your cape, shine your green lantern, don your superhero or anime cosplay or just go in your everyday clothes. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to pick up a free comic book this weekend at one of two island public libraries.

Anger and concern. That’s how public officials throughout Hawai‘i, from the local level to the top of state government, are reacting to a draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court that if adopted would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.

Work on a historic island bridge will require the closure of a portion of a nearby roadway.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for portions of Kaua‘i until 6 a.m. Thursday, May 5.

Work on improvements for pedestrian access to King Kaumualiʻi Elementary School will require short lane closures on sections of two island roadways.

The public will get a chance to hear information and express any concerns this week about proposed improvements to an island beach park.

The public will get a chance this week to learn about planned improvements at an island beach park.

Residents of Kalāheo and surrounding communities are invited to have a cup of joe with law enforcement for a second time this year.