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Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory technicians navigate rugged volcanic terrains and formidable challenges to ensure accurate volcanic activity data.

Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.

The newly released report reveals that Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park drew over 1.4 million visitors who spent $445 million and supported over 3,600 jobs in 2024.

Vote now in the U.S. Postal Service Stamp Encore contest to bring back a beloved stamp design and shape America’s philatelic history in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Experience culture, creativity, and community support in a variety of settings that promise entertainment, education, and engagement for all ages—dive into the details on these must-attend events across the Big Island.

UH study reveals that the gut microbiome’s interaction with human genes opens new avenues for precision health strategies by influencing disease risk, aging, and medical treatments.

Since 2006, the Legacy Land Conservation Program has facilitated contributions of more than $65 million to help conserve 32,000 acres on more than 50 properties.

At 4:12 p.m. on Wednesday, radar indicated heavy rain over the southeast areas of the Big Island.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green will speak at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Thursday, highlighting community resilience through science-driven policies and climate action.

UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, and UH West Oʻahu—shine in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, celebrating academic excellence and dedication to quality education across the islands.

The Department of Education students tried tinola – chicken papaya soup – this September as part of the farm-to-school initiative to enhance nutrition and support local farming.

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz also will discuss how federal policy and private sector investment can bolster carbon dioxide removal efforts at Carbon Removal Alliance roundtable.

The act addresses barriers faced by adoptees, ensuring their rightful access to higher education, employment, and protection from deportation.

Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefit because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.

The American Red Cross course includes deep water training and requires participants to pass two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations.

Kēōkea Beach Park in North Hawaiʻi has reopened following confirmation from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health that water quality meets safety standards after initial tests showed elevated bacteria levels.

Emergency action ensures continued public access to COVID-19 vaccines for residents aged 3 and older, despite new federal limitations.

The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.

Former Ironman World Champions Lucy Charles-Barclay and Chelsea Sodaro also will be competing in the grueling 140.6-mile swim, bike and run triathlon on Oct. 11 in Kona on the Big Island.