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Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but he cannot veto a bill that is not included and he has until July 9 to issue final vetoes.

Above average surf will continue along south facing shores, but will remain below advisory thresholds. 

The dangers of jumping into the water in the Spitting Caves and China Walls area on O’ahu also can apply to other similar areas around the Hawaiian islands.

Hawai‘i County created the one-way road, from Kailua Pier to the Hualālai Road intersection, to add free parking stalls to combat concerns over the extreme parking prices at privately owned lots in the downtown area.

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said the passing of the budget shows unity between the county council and administration, adding the council members understand the county needs and the administration understands theirs.

Hilo High Vikings air riflery team secures a $15,000 grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation, enhancing their training with new equipment and boosting their competitive edge in future competitions.

A team at the Institute for Astronomy uncovered rare events when massive stars at least three times the mass of the Sun are shredded by supermassive black holes. 

Junson Heckerz, 28, was arrested after a crime spree that included vehicle theft, burglary, and an officer-involved shooting in Captain Cook on Wednesday.

After experiencing a temporary loss of 911 services, Verizon Wireless users can now call 911 without issue, according to Hawaiʻi police.

Episode 24 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea came to an abrupt halt at 4:28 a.m. after showcasing spectacular lava fountains a volcanic plume soaring to 16,500 feet.

Community members voiced their concerns during a hearing on the County of Hawaiʻi’s fee changes that are set to begin July 1 at the Panaʻewa Recreational Complex’ zoo and equestrian center.

Whether you love comedy, the ocean, samba or celebrating Kamehameha the Great, there is plenty of things to do this week on Hawaiʻi Island.

At trial, the evidence showed that the attorneys and a private businessman paid bribes and kickbacks to a housing specialist for the Hawai‘i County Office of Housing and Community Development, in exchange for the county employee using his position to ensure the county approved three affordable housing agreements benefitting the defendants’ development companies.

The leak is located south of the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway and Parker Historical House Road, on the west side of Waimea Town.

The suspect reportedly stole about $100 worth of items from the grocery store on May 30.

Maia Kealoha of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.

Funding cuts will jeopardize the research and tools that are essential for predicting sea-level rise and informing infrastructure plans, heightening the vulnerability of communities.

Civil Defense hopes to connect with ham radio operators, who play a crucial role in communication during an emergency, as hurricane season begins this month.

Effective June 15, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026. 

Snakes are illegal to import or possess in Hawaiʻi since they pose a serious threat to Hawaiʻi’s environment with no natural predators.