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The deadly wildfires on Maui were at the forefront of everyone’s minds when the legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa and her crew arrived in Seattle, Washington over the weekend. More than 2,000 people gathered at Pier 62 Saturday to welcome the crew, who have been sailing since June as part of the global launch of Moananuiākea, […]

Earthquake swarms have been rattling the summit for nearly week with none reported Saturday.

Almost every day, more names are released by the Maui Police Department of people who died in the fire — 40 so far. We honor their memory.

The cancellation of three major fundraisers is causing unprecedented financial strain for the Pacific Cancer Foundation, which relies on these events for around 60% of its annual revenue.

Closures may change at any time without further notice.

When asked what Puna’s ocean access priorities were following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, pollsters said it will take more than one solution to address the issue.

If everything goes smoothly, a planned $5.4 million dredging project could begin as early as next February or March and be finished within 6 to 9 months to restore ocean access to the Puna community.

48-year-old Tara Little of Kaʻū was last seen the afternoon of Aug. 25 in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.

The death toll in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past century remains at 115; a total of 38 victims have been identified so far.

Spending by the 1.6 million visitors to the park last year supported 1,500 jobs in the area and $195 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding the park.

The festival at the Big Island astronomy center featured special planetarium shows, Japanese crafts and traditional games, bon dance lessons, taiko performances, entertainment, ʻono food and more.

Once accused of being a petting zoo for illegally acquired day octopuses, the Kanaloa Octopus Farm has shut down its West Hawai‘i research facility.

Big Island police report that 64-year-old Georgette Olinger-Sakai was located in Hilo in good health.

Darryl Oliveira will take over day-to-day operations of the Valley Isle’s emergency management agency, including response to the Maui wildfire disaster, as of Aug. 28.

The sweep was conducted by the Hawai‘i Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service Hawai‘i Task Force, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement and investigators from the Hawai‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney.

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating 36-year-old Joseph Narzisi of Kailua-Kona, who is wanted on an outstanding Parole Violation warrant.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department provided the following list of 25 people with outstanding misdemeanor or traffic warrants.

Maui County officials released a list of 388 people who have been validated as missing since the Aug. 8 Lāhainā fire.

The award honors a team for outstanding contributions to education and modeling innovation and adaptation within education program planning, development and implementation.

Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi leaders and troops hosted nearly 90 guests for a Distinguished Visitors Day on Aug. 17 to showcase the Innovative Readiness Training team’s repairs to the camp outside Waimea.