Eradicating invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle means protecting economy, ecosystem and Hawaiian culture

Hawai’i County Council joins the battle to push the pests back by supporting Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management public awareness and outreach initiative aimed at minimizing breeding grounds on the Big Island.

Surf of 7 to 10 feet continues to be forecast. The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don’t go out.

Seismicity remains above background levels. Ground deformation also continues beneath Halemaʻumaʻu and the south caldera region. Magma has been pressurizing the system beneath Halemaʻumaʻu and Kīlauea’s south caldera region for several weeks.

The depart estimated a loss of $750,000 as a result of the incident.

The national recruitment for the next president of the University of Hawaiʻi 10-campus system will officially begin in late May 2024 after the UH Board of Regents approved the position description and leadership profile at its May 16 monthly meeting.

Manu Powers, regent and president of Daughters of Hawaiʻi, an organization that takes care of the palace, said workers from Isemoto Contracting Co. were hired to do the wall and sidewalk work.

pplications are due on June 15 and awardees will be notified in early July.

40-year-old Kevin Torres of Pāhoa made his initial court appearance May 16 in Hilo District Court.

The 59-year-old Ocean View man riding a green 2022 Kawasaki was ejected from the motorcycle after it struck an embankment near the entrance to Manuka State Park.

Sustained winds of 45 to 55 mph, with localized gusts of up to about 60 mph, are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

The summer edition of "EAT THINK DRINK," hosted by Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation (HAF), will feature two Maui business that delve into the heart of Hawaiʻi’s beef industry. The event will include a panel discussion with industry leaders, as well as a dinner featuring locally sourced beef.

A late season kona will continue to move north and weaken as a ridge of high pressure over the state shift north today and Monday. Expect a gradual drying trend...

The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering more ways to stay informed about department-sponsored leagues, programs and activities -- emails and/or text notifications.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA Maui) will hold a Homeowners Rebuilding Informational Workshop featuring local building and permitting experts on Tuesday, May 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the Lahaina Civic Center.

A late season kona will continue to move north and weaken as a ridge of high pressure over the state shift north today and Monday. Expect a gradual drying trend...

A pair of overlapping south swell will keep south shore surf near low end advisory levels today. The swell will hold near or just below advisory levels tonight...

This week, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists dig a little deeper and share new discoveries they are making about the erupsions 100 years ago by examining the ash deposited during the events.

Surf of 7 to 10 feet continues to be forecast. The public is advised to heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

A kona low northwest of the state will continue drawing unstable tropical moisture northward over Kauai County through today. The kona low will begin slowly...