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A grant and private donation will be funding six young people as they become “Guardians of the Trails” by working full-time at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

A series of statewide events that aim to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and foster community support for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

The state’s first open-access, carrier-neutral inter-island fiber infrastructure is set to connect all islands with cutting-edge technology by late 2026.

Flight operations will remain unaffected while Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting units conduct crucial live-fire training from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday.

A five-month redevelopment project at Arthur L. Greenwell Park’s playground in Captain Cook will enhance community accessibility and enjoyment.

Kim Romano, owner of Pāhoa Pet Grooming, combines her animal science background and passion for pet care to deliver personalized and stress-free grooming services in Pāhoa.

CU Hawaiʻi student branches aim to empower students and strengthen the community by providing work-based learning opportunities to high school students.

Eugene Costa, 47, has been located in Hilo in good health.

Topics of conversation during the casual event can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Highway 19 has reopened between miles 35 and 37 as firefighters battled the blaze.

An additional 25 beds are now available at the Hilo Temple Corps in downtown for those in need — which has been open for a year — with the shelter ready to serve up to 50 overnight guests on a first-come-first-served basis.

Rare stellar blast discovery — made possible by spectral data captured by Keck Observatory at the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island — reveals a heavy-element core, challenging theories of how massive stars live and die.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

Gov. Josh Green made the proclamation Aug. 7, National Purple Heart Day, and was presented a certificate on behalf of the Hawaiʻi Senate by Oʻahu state Sen. Mike Gabbard to commemorate the milestone.

Inclined lava fountains from north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano’s caldera ejected molten rock 1,000 feet eastward toward the center of the crater for much of the 12.6 hours the latest eruptive episode.

Police Commission Chair Rick Robinson said Reed Mahuna, who will serve as interim chief beginning Sept. 1, can be in that position for as long as necessary.

DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife will be leading these operations in places within critical habitat areas for endangered birds, specifically the palila.

27-year-old Kendra Lynn Masang was last seen the morning of Aug. 21 at a residence on Hibiscus Street in Mountain View. Have you seen her?

A blue and white marked police cruiser will be stationed in front of Kona Costco, where customers and the general public can donate.

Extension of the water restriction is because of a suspected second water main break; crews are working to repair the problem.