A new state law makes discrimination against voucher holders and recipients of other housing assistance programs illegal for many landlords in Hawai‘i. Act 310, which became law on May 1, prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, against prospective or current tenants based on participation in a Permanent Supportive Housing programs or any […]

Coffee With a Cop is an international program designed to help build trust between police and the community through informal events over coffee.

The 19-year-old was last seen in the Kealakekua area on Friday.

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders between the ages of 20 and 49 had the highest death rate from any cancer, compared to 20 to 49-year-olds from other racial and ethnic groups.

U.S. senators Brian Schatz, Tom Cotton, Chris Murphy and Katie Britt have proposed new legislation called the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act, aimed at safeguarding children from the harmful effects of social media.

For the first four months of 2023, the Hawaiʻi Police Department made 22 fentanyl-related arrests, recovering 383 grams of fentanyl and 598 fentanyl pills.

Ocean Keanaluokona Hegent is facing assault and kidnapping charges in connection to an incident that occurred on Friday.

Onishi will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure all departments within the Council are working to accomplish the organization’s goals.

“I HEART Summer – The Grease Experience” will be a four week tuition-free summer camp for performers and young people interested in technical crew up to age 18.

“We lower the flags in solemn remembrance of the victims of gun violence in Allen, Texas,” said Gov. Josh Green.

The draft management plan is now available online for the 1,257-acre Kapāpala Canoe Forest, the only state land designated for cultivating and providing koa for use in kālaiwaʻa, or traditional Hawaiian canoe construction.

This week, “Dolphin Dave” will appear in Kona District Court this week for a hearing regarding a criminal citation for harassing wildlife.

The deep 3.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Big Island on May 7 is part of the swarm of earthquakes that has been occurring beneath the Pāhala region since 2019.

Ruggles is working on a collection of new songs and allowing the incredible landscapes of Hawa’i Volcanoes to inspire the production of her music.

Hawaiʻi Care Choices will host a virtual Healthcare Talk Story on May 10 to provide support and guidance to individuals facing grief and loss.

Last week, the Hawai‘i County Council’s finance committee unanimously approved $516,735 for the next four years to allow the police, fire and other county departments to access the latest images captured by Pictometry, which does business as Eagle View.

Due to collaborative conservation efforts and a fortunate discovery, the critically endangered Kaʻū silversword is making a comeback within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Registration and a swim test will be held on June 17 at 9 a.m. at Kahalu‘u Beach Park, Kua Bay Beach Park or Hapuna Beach State Park.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is offering new digital content and in-person programs to provide a deeper understanding of Native Hawaiian culture in May to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Big Island Now poll results show the top way to show appreciation for moms on Mother’s Day is sending flowers, taking 31% of the vote.