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William Jessup, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i stated, “The U.S. Marshals have historic relationships with our local partners. This week was a great example how successful we are when we force multiply resources to ensure our communities are safe.”

The new task force will be tasked with finding ways to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into Hawai‘i, among other responsibilities. The bill establishing the task force was one of nine measures signed into law last week by the governor.

The female pup, named RS48 and also known as Hoʻomau Lehua, was just less than 4 months old. The cause of the endangered monk seal’s death is unknown.

Multiple Kaua‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to the scene on Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a shortly after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

While on his trip, Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green will meet with government officials and others working to solve homelessness, housing and health care issues in Washington state.

Nonprofit PAL (Permanently Affordable Living) Kaua‘i is in escrow for a 5.5-acre property in Pepe‘ekeo, about 8 miles north of Hilo, which would be its first project on the Big Island.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

With the help of the W. M. Keck Observatory atop Maunakea on the Big Island, astronomers for the first time have observed direct evidence for a scenario they already knew happens throughout the universe — an aging star engulfing planets on inner orbits around it.

The Kaua‘i County Department of Water reports water tank levels in Hanalei are stabilized and customers can resume normal water use.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says radar shows that the heavy rain the area had been experiencing has diminished and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island has grown and changed significantly during the past 111 years.

Public school teachers in Hawaiʻi voted 92% in favor Wednesday night, April 26, to ratify a new four-year agreement, which will begin July 1, 2023, according to the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.

Wāhine and kāne dancers from 23 hālau took the stage Friday on the first night of group competition at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island.

The National Weather Service reports that flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Kaua‘i residents, resort guests and their families are invited to an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at Kōloa Landing Resort in Po‘ipū. Indulge in local favorites, tickle your taste buds at the sweet shop and let the kids fill up from a special keiki buffet. Other activities, including the first Rubba Duckie Race, will also be offered.

Several advisories were issued throughout the day, including a flash flood warning as waters began to rise near the Hanalei Bridge. However, flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.

Pedestrians should use alternative routes around the parking lot. No parking will be allowed in the work zones.

A nēnē gosling abducted from a Big Island state park in an onion bag is reunited with its parents due to the actions of a family that was enjoying the park.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Thursday during a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, about the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawai‘i.