Art contest marks lighthouse’s centennial
The Coast Guard is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Diamond Head Lighthouse. Read more
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Lighting work will close Likelike lanes over 2 weeks
The Likelike Highway will close overnight heading townbound next week, and then Kaneohe-bound the following week, so that work crews can install LED lights inthe Wilson Tunnel, according to state transportation officials. Read more
Sewage spills at Marine base in Kaneohe
About 500 gallons of sewage spilled Monday into the Mokapu drainage channel on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Read more
3 injured in shooting at Big Isle beach park
Hawaii island police arrested a 36-year-old Puna man in connection with a shooting incident at Isaac Hale Beach Park that critically injured one man and left two others in stable condition. Read more
Canadian swept into sea on Maui dies
A Canadian man died Saturday after he was swept into the ocean near the Nakalele blowhole on Maui, county fire officials said. Read more
Big Isle’s share of state’s pot patients decreases
Recently released data by the state Department of Health indicate the trend of medical marijuana patients in Hawaii is changing. Read more
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Firefighters help injured and lost hikers on Oahu trails
Honolulu Fire Department rescue personnel fanned out across the island Sunday to assist lost and injured hikers. Read more
Coast Guard, fire crews rescue boaters, paddleboarders off Maui
Coast Guard crews toward a pleasure boat back to Maui after it became disabled and went adrift 17 miles north of Kahului. Read more
Hurricane Fernanda weakens slightly
Fernanda dropped in intensity to a Category 3 hurricane on Saturday, but threatened to strengthen again as it churned toward the Central Pacific. Read more
UH-Hilo chancellor leaving Aug. 1
University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Don Straney is leaving his position Aug. 1 for a new job as UH’s vice president of academic planning and policy. Read more
Park Service identifies man found dead on caldera floor
The name of the 38-year-old man who was found dead in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been released. Read more
Big Isle police ask help after vandals damage statue
Vandals badly damaged a statue in front of the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, and Hawaii County police are asking the public for help in apprehending the culprits. Read more
Hikers cited for trespassing into Kohala Forest Reserve
State law enforcement officers issued citations to more than four dozen hikers for trespassing into the closed Kohala Forest Reserve on Saturday. Fourteen hikers under age 18 received written warnings for the same offense. Read more
Suspect sought in attempted robbery
Police are looking for a male who attempted to rob a fast-food restaurant in Moanalua. Read more
80 fugitives arrested in multiagency effort
A five-day, multiagency operation resulted in the arrest of 80 fugitives on Oahu last week. Read more
Small-craft warning in effect due to wind
A small-craft warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday as strong tradewinds buffet the state. Read more
Astronomers find more Earth-like planets
The search for Earth-like planets around other stars took a substantial step Monday with a pair of announcements involving Mauna Kea astronomy. Read more
Change of command for Navy Region Hawaii
Rear Adm. John Fuller will relinquish command of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific at 1 p.m. Friday to Rear Adm. Brian Fort. Read more
6 Maui County schools serving free meals for summer
Five elementary schools and Molokai High and Intermediate School will be serving free breakfast and lunch to students 18 and younger as part of the federally funded Seamless Summer Option program. Read more
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7 new mumps cases bring total to 65
Six more cases of mumps have been confirmed on Oahu and one on Kauai, the state Department of Health said Tuesday. Read more
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