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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.

May 1-7 is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawai‘i and the National Weather Service in Honolulu wants everyone to be ready in the event a hurricane threatens the islands.

Crews will be cleaning catch basins and drainpipes this week on Hanapēpē Road, requiring occasional one-lane closures on portions of the roadway.

The state Legislature is making a substantial investment in affordable housing, securing $1 billion that will help the homeless, very low and moderate income people and working families with rent relief and housing.

Young musicians from Hawai‘i and around the globe once again have the opportunity to not only learn from distinguished faculty and advance their musical skills, they’ll also get a chance to make lifelong friends during an upcoming summer program.

Businesses representing a variety of industries will be on hand offering an assortment of job opportunities during a job fair scheduled later this month.