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Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

The work, which begins April 13, is part of a comprehensive tree maintenance project throughout the 24-acre park in Hawai‘i County.

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

On kahiko (ancient) night of the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition, Friday, Hālau Kalaʻakeakauikawēkiu, the only group out of 19 competing from the Big Island this year, honored Pele with “Holo Mai Pele.”

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Arrests occurred in three out of the eight districts: 14 in Kona, five in Hilo and two in Puna.

Some Hawaiʻi taxpayers in disaster areas taxpayers now have until July 8 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

Officer Christopher Barto of South Hilo has been lauded for his commendable efforts in defusing a serious threat on Hawaiʻi Island, earning him the prestigious Hāweo Award.

Faith Lynn Kealohapauʻole Paredes of Wailuku, Maui, beat out 12 other dancers for Miss Aloha Hula and she also won the Hawaiian Language Award.

Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours, but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather conditions.

Snow and freezing rain are in the forecast, with National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office saying total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter-inch are possible on the highest parts of Big Island’s tallest mountains.

There are plenty of activities and events happening around the island during the next week, and not all of them are related to Merrie Monarch Week. Check out the top 10 things to do now!

Each newly confirmed judge will serve a six-year term for the State of Hawaiʻi.

Federal, state and county agencies are monitoring 88 locations across the five main Hawaiian Islands.

This announcement comes following a conversation between the governor and the Secretary of Homeland Security on Wednesday.

A flood watch remains in effect for the Big Island, as well as a wind advisory and winter weather advisory for the island’s summits.

Captivating performances from kāne celebrate 50 years of history at the Merrie Monarch Hoʻike.

More intense heavy rainfall, which could lead to more flooding in already drowned locations throughout the state, along with isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, strong winds and hazardous winter weather atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa still in the forecast.