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The highway was closed earlier Saturday evening, between Old Saddle Road and Highway 190, because of a traffic crash.

Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement connected with an application to renew a lease for the Kauaʻi state lands on which the facilities sit.

Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.

Conference participants will explore Hawaiʻi Island as a living classroom, with workshops connecting the island’s unique resources, people and places with effective teaching strategies for early childhood education.

The Legacy Land program since its inception in 2005 facilitated contributions of more than $73 million from the State Land Conservation Fund for acquisition of 55 properties and more than 31,000 acres statewide.

In observance of Labor Day on Sept. 7 there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; all closures and road work is weather permitting.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi Chief Executive Officer Janice Ikeda writes about how her nonprofit during the past 2 weeks since Hurricane Lala wreaked havoc on the Big Island has seen the power of collaboration, purpose of coordination and what becomes possible when people come together to put their aloha into action.

A 2026 sewer rate study by wastewater consulting service FG Solutions found that the annual revenue from monthly sewer fees amounts to only about 52% of the Hawaiʻi County wastewater division’s costs to maintain and operate the system.

Parents and guardians can register their children and teens ages 7 to 17 years old now for the youth development program that helps keiki build strength of character while hitting the links.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi social service navigators at the centers will provide in-person assistance with applications and help residents navigate available disaster recovery resources.

Natalia Naiwi-Ahana was found safe.

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft for several reasons, including search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations as well as supporting management of natural and cultural resources, among others; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also could need to conduct additional flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.

Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said on Thursday Lowell is not forecast to have the same impact as ‘Iniki, but people should prepare because it could happen.

The restaurant owners say they are working closely with their cleaning and pest control companies to “ensure everything is fully remedied.”

The campaign focused on the dangers of speeding, reckless driving and driving under the influence.

The past year in Hawai‘i has shown disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more can happen with little or no warning; steps you take to prepare for any emergency can help you be better prepared overall.

Haley Agbayani, Matthew Moustakas, and Adam Tuifagu, have been recognized as 2027 Complex Area and Charter School Teachers of the Year, with a chance to become the Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year this month.

Reid Pangelinan of Waimea and Jacqueline Barnes-Carrick of Kailua-Kona, both 35 years old, face slew of charges, including first-degree unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, second-degree theft and third-degree criminal property damage, following 5 vehicle break-ins reported during August.

Kona International Airport’s runway has reopened following a crack that led to its temporary closure, which disrupted several flights and caused diversions to Kahului Airport.