The Merrie Monarch Festival stage at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo is set, ready for dancers to put forth their best performances in the prestigious hula competition. Read more
Green urged people of Hawaii “to honor and celebrate Mary Kawena Pukui for her unparalleled contributions to the lahui, the State of Hawaii, and the world on her 130th birthday.” Read more
Statewide, the Health Department has approved a total of 25 retail cannabis dispensaries, including 11 of Oahu, two on Kauai, six on Maui, and six on Hawaii island. Read more
The Queen’s Medical Center announced Friday it received a $7.5 million gift to support the expansion of its emergency department in Honolulu. Read more
Industry analysts have blamed the avian influenza outbreak for the shortage of eggs on the U.S. mainland. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Transportation says thousands of travelers are expected to head to Hilo for the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival and its week of festivities, which begin this Easter Sunday. Read more
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This second case was considered a presumptive case after the adult began exhibiting symptoms. Read more
The latest case comes just about a week after the fifth and sixth cases of dengue were reported on Oahu. Read more
Officials ask residents to be vigilant when purchasing mulch, compost and soil products, and to inspect bags for evidence of entry holes. Read more
An appeals court has upheld a decision made by the Environmental Court, paving the way for a mosquito population control project on Maui to move forward. Read more
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents about 160 registered nurses at Wilcox, said 97% voted to ratify the new contract. Read more
Hawaii Department of Health officials offer advice and information regarding the highly contagious disease. Read more
City officials said the $687,732 renovation project, which includes complete reconstruction of the comfort station’s roof and bathroom repairs, will require the closure of the entire facility for at least five months. Read more
Kailon Tyndzik, 30, of Kauai, was a well-loved surfer with an adventurous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand, according to friends and family. Read more
The latest case comes just one day after the fifth case of dengue was reported on Oahu. Read more
The victim, who was driving a 1988 Toyota pickup truck, failed to observe the stopped Ford. He attempted to stop, but was unable to and collided with the Ford’s rear. Read more
Teams were deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area on Oahu, which DOH did not disclose. Read more
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said this latest episode lasted 35.5 hours, and resulted in fountains of 50 to 200 feet from the south vent. Some minor activity at the north vent, meanwhile, stopped at about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, and the north vent pond collapsed some time Tuesday night. Read more
The inevitable has happened, with Hawaii’s first confirmed case of travel-related measles in the state this year as the number in the U.S. surges beyond 600. Read more
State health officials said the child is recovering at home on Oahu, and a household member with similar symptoms is being evaluated for a possible measles infection. Read more
The pup is the descendant of a famous Hawaiian monk seal, Rocky, who gave birth to his mother Kaimana, at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki in June 2017. Read more
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