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Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands during RIMPAC.

Gov. Josh Green said Friday: “By addressing these important pillars of disaster prevention, mitigation and management, we are working to ensure that all residents of Hawai‘i are better protected and prepared, especially during times of crisis.”

County officials say the new site, a parking lot managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation off Ponahawai Street behind the Hele gas station, will offer a safe alternative living space.

George Dale Foote Jr. of Pāhoa was released on bond and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Aug. 1 in Puna District Court.

The body of 51-year-old Adam Santos was discovered Tuesday after an anonymous source tipped Big Island police off about something thought to be dead and partially buried in the lot on Tiki Lane.

Yelp has given Kaua‘i Sushi Station top marks two years running, citing elaborate presentation and ingredients sourced from Japan.

The work on Pauahi Bridge will start July 8.

As you turn left off Crater Rim Drive onto Chain of Craters Road, you pass by craters, thermal areas, and lava flows that showcase past volcanic activity in this area.

Gov. Josh Green signed into law 12 bills on Wednesday, aimed at fortifying Hawaiʻi’s agricultural resilience, enhancing biosecurity measures, and promoting responsible land management practices. 

There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.

In the first six months of 2024, Hawai‘i Island police arrested five people for underage drinking, compared to 13 underage drinking arrests in 2023 and 16 arrests in 2022.

On Wednesday, community leaders, students elected officials and local residents held a blessing for Waiakahi‘ula Beach Park, formerly known as Kahakai Park.

“The [Fourth] of July is a day of celebrations, but if you have pets, bear in mind that they don’t view the experience the same way you do,” said a Puppies.com representative. “Definitely keep them close but be mindful of what is happening around you.”

The new lab sites are now available to patients with doctor’s orders for laboratory testing.

Firefighters began an offensive attack on the fire in the 461-square-foot garage. It was extinguished before spreading into the main structure and living areas.

State statutes dictate that anyone purchasing, possessing, storing, setting off, igniting or discharging aerial devices, display fireworks or articles pyrotechnic without a valid permit could face felony charges and the possibility of 5 years in prison, if convicted.

Even a small amount of alcohol can impair your ability to drive. A blood alcohol concentration as low as .02 can affect your multitasking abilities, significantly impacting your driving skills. If you feel different, you drive different.

We decided to bring you our weekly top 10 things to do on the island a day early so you can plan ahead for your Independence Day ventures. There’s plenty to do, from rubber duckie races, the release of honu into the Pacific and a classic car show to, of course, everyone’s favorite, fireworks displays.

39-year-old Nicholas Williams was located in good health in Hilo.

In a tourism-concentrated economy, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, also known as UHERO, released the report Tuesday, which looks at ways the state could diversify as tourism revenue has shown inconsistent and slow growth for the past 30 years.