Experts report no significant changes in volcanic activity at the summit or along the rift zones of Kīlauea following the magnitude 4.7 earthquake that rumbled the Hualālai region Saturday, May 21.

The SSBCI program brings to Hawai‘i up to $62 million in federal funding to expand access to capital for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. Hawai‘i is among the first states in the nation to be approved for participation.

The National Weather Service reported no tsunami warning after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake rumbled the Hualalai region in West Hawai‘i.

The bill will increase the penalty for first-degree negligent homicide from a class B to class A felony, when certain aggravated factors are present, including a prior conviction for impaired driving, driving with a license that was suspended for impaired driving, or when the offender is considered a highly intoxicated driver.

Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital has announced a new summer volunteer program designed for high school and college students who are looking for a meaningful way to spend the summer or who may interested in a career in healthcare.

Keith Hayashi, the interim Department of Education superintendent, was selected by the Board of Education to officially serve in the top post.

Hawai’i Island police have initiated a homicide investigation in Nānāwale Estates, in the Puna District.

A proposed bill to adopt amendments to the Maui Digital Zoning Map for approximately 13 parcels that are currently zoned P-1, M-1, PK, R-2 and R-3 will be considered by the Planning and Sustainable Land Use Committee on Wednesday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m.

West Side Today: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 80 to 88. East winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Breezy. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows 63 to 69. East winds up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Monday: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in […]

Maui Cancer Resources offers a Cancer Support Group with sessions to inspire, empower, and stay connected to the community.

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A moderate 4.7 earthquake reported late Saturday night was primarily caused by a "lateral slip along a sub-vertical fault," and does not appear to be directly related to "magmatic activity" at the Hualālai volcano, according to scientists with the US Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The SSBCI program brings to Hawai‘i up to $62 million in federal funding to expand access to capital for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. Hawai‘i is among the first states in the nation to be approved for participation.

The bill will increase the penalty for first-degree negligent homicide from a class B to class A felony, when certain aggravated factors are present, including a prior conviction for impaired driving, driving with a license that was suspended for impaired driving, or when the offender is considered a highly intoxicated driver.

Registration for summer swim classes takes place May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools.

Keith Hayashi, the interim Department of Education superintendent, was selected by the Board of Education to officially serve in the top post.

As the community prepares to celebrate this year’s graduates and the beginning of summer break, the Kaua‘i Police Department encourages motorists to drive safely and urges parents and the community to help prevent underage drinking and unsafe driving.