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Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

The Department of Water Supply has issued an “essential needs only” water notice for customers in North Kohala, effective immediately.

A flood advisory is in effect for the North and South Districts of the Kona area on the Big Island until 8:15 p.m. on Labor Day. (Photo Credit: the National Weather Service)

Small actions can make a big impact on these endangered sea turtles’ survival, and volunteer efforts and guidelines can protect them during this critical time.

A new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding strategy.

Under the new Hawaiʻi law, anyone who intentionally calls the police on another person with the purpose of harassing, humiliating or violating their rights based on a protected class can be held legally responsible.

The fire and police department heroes were honored for preventing a suicide, recovering a body in a river after a three-day search, and saving lives by performing or instructing CPR.

This month, Farm Link Hawaiʻi began offering Meadow Gold’s Island Fresh brand, marking the first time Oʻahu residents have had access to locally produced milk in the virtual grocery store since 2018.

Cybersecurity experts Joely Chung, Adam Palmer, and Cherise Richards will be featured at the Waimea Town meeting on Sept. 4 as they share critical strategies to combat cybercrime and fraud online.

Susan Damo, who was last seen in Keaʻau at 6:20 p.m. Sunday night, has been located.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Health and Stranding Lab scientists say they are concerned after three striped dolphins stranded on east Oʻahu shorelines over seven days and tested positive for Brucella ceti, a bacterial infection that can transfer from animals to humans.

The local nonprofit is offering mini-grants of $50 to $100 to support small and meaningful projects.

Learn how prevention measures, such as thorough washing of produce and strategic pest control, can safeguard against this serious health threat that have impacted locals and tourists alike.

The limited-edition collection debuted at a public launch event on Aug. 20 at Bishop Museum’s Kaiwiʻula Night Market. The limited-edition collection is available online while supplies last.

Tickets to the gala are now available for the event, which will take place on Oct. 24.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has flight operations scheduled for the early days of September.

The grant shores up Kumukahi’s cash flow while also allowing the nonprofit to launch a first-of-its-kind transitional housing program and new staff position benefiting the LGBTQ+ community on Hawai‘i Island, according to a news release Friday from the nonprofit.

Roseanne Barr has listed her picturesque 46-acre macadamia nut farm in Honokaʻa for $1.95 million, ending her time as an active farmer on the Big Island.

Those interested in participating can register online at alswalkbigisland.org till Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. However, the nonprofit will allow supporters to register the morning of the event, beginning at 9 a.m.

Myoporum thrips were first discovered in the state in 2009, on Hawaiʻi Island, where they are now widespread. The invasive insect was identified on Oʻahu in 2018 and confirmed on Moloka’i in 2024.