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Part of Hawai‘i County’s eruption recovery plan is repairing damage and upgrading Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park, which is along the bay. In the long-term, county officials hope improve ocean access for swimming at Pohoiki Bay.

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck 8.3 miles south-southeast of Pāhala on the Big Island at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday.

Mark Kaili, who has been with the department for just over two years, faces assault and burglary charges in connection with the Ka‘ū incident earlier this week.

Big Island police advise the public to avoid the area.

“Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui” is a live broadcast telethon that will rally aid from around the world, using music to deliver the call for support.

Since the Lahaina fire destroyed much of the Maui town on Aug. 8, Kimberly Buen of California been trying to find her father Maurice Buen, who is among the hundreds of people still “unaccounted for.”

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green expressed his resolve that the state will not abandon the survivors; he will get to the bottom of Maui’s criticized emergency response ; and that he will do everything he can to help Lāhainā rebuild.

Registration is now open for the event geared toward farmers, educators, orchard managers and proponents of sustainable agriculture.

The hula festival and competition invites haumāna (students) ages 6 and older to participate in showcasing ʻauana (modern) and kahiko (ancient) styles.

With an increase in computer and screen usage, as well as new germs in classrooms, there can be serious consequences on children’s eyes and vision.

This list is comprised of people with a last name that begins with C and is only a fraction of the more than 4,000 outstanding warrants in the county.

The Maui Fire Department reported the night of Aug. 18 that fire activity has been limited to isolated hot spots within the existing footprint.

The portion of the highway in North Kona previously closed between mile markers 34 and 35 is now open to all traffic.

The brush fire was reported earlier Friday afternoon between the 16- and 17-mile markers of the Big Island highway.

The number of earthquakes at Kīlauea’s summit has decreased compared to the past three weeks of increased seismic activity. Increases in ongoing summit inflation also have stopped.

The bike shops owned by Grant Miller are sponsoring the Bikes For Lāhainā bike collection drive and the Aug. 20 Ride For Lāhainā in Kona.

Seeing that this eruption produced relatively thin and fast-moving pāhoehoe flows, we know the lava had a low viscosity. Essentially, it spread across the pre-existing ground surface like a coat of spilled paint rather than sticky tar. But why was the viscosity so low?

During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.

Herman Andaya cited health reasons as to why he was leaving the position. Maui mayor says he will act quickly to fill the post as the wildfire crisis continues.

The Maui Police Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that 71-year-old Donna Gomes of Lahaina is the latest victim of the deadly wildfires to be named.