Forest Service grants $5.6M to Hawaii for wildfire preparations
The U.S. Forest Service is awarding more than $5.6 million in grants to Hawaii for wildfire preparation and prevention. Read more
The U.S. Forest Service is awarding more than $5.6 million in grants to Hawaii for wildfire preparation and prevention. Read more
The EPA selected Maui United Way as the recipient of the Brownfields community-wide grant, which is to be used to benefit communities in Lahaina, Kahului, and Wailuku. Read more
Officials had referred to the pup as PO5, the fifth pup born on Oahu. Read more
The palms along much of Oahu’s North Shore are losing their fronds and dying, a harbinger of the fate of others on the rest of the island. Read more
Signs have been posted, warning the public to stay out of waters around the outfall at Kailua Bay, which is located about a mile from shore at a depth of 105 feet. Read more
The UH Board of Regents on Thursday approved his nomination after a comprehensive nationwide search. Read more
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Benioff and wife Lynne have lived on Hawaii island for many years with their family. Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency uses levels of enterococci as indicators of fecal material in water and therefore, the possible presence of disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Read more
State lawmakers’ legislative attempts to seek reimbursement from hikers who are rescued after trespassing onto closed trails were stalled once again this year. Read more
DOH nurses conducted lead screenings at various community events between December and February in partnership with the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii. Read more
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Kapalama Elementary School, 1601 N. School St., and will include a presentation by the Coconut Rhinceros Beetle Response Team. Read more
Doors opened at 10 a.m. to a crowd of curious customers, who entered beneath an archway of balloons. Read more
A Senate bill exempting private health care providers from general excise taxes for services to patients with Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE has made it to the governor’s desk. Read more
House Bill 2619, relating to biosecurity, gives the Hawaii Department of Agriculture unprecedented support in its efforts to combat invasive species. Read more
The City and County of Honolulu had initially announced plans to dismantle the stairs at the end of April. Read more
Earthjustice is filing suit a second time against the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, on Maui over the harms its bright lights cause to endangered seabirds. Read more
A state House bill that sought to increase taxes on cigarettes and vape products to bolster funds for cancer research will not make it to the governor’s desk this year. Read more
State senators pressed isle Department of Agriculture leaders on how they are going after “bad actors” in their battle against infestations of little fire ants. Read more
From Jan. 1 to April 30, there were 33 traffic-related deaths, compared with 33 during the same period in 2023, according to the state Department of Transportation. Read more
Kaiwi the Hawaiian monk seal has given birth to another pup at Kaimana Beach, prompting officials to quickly set up protective measures for the endangered species. Read more
Federal, state and county agencies are urging the public to maintain a distance from mom and pup as they nurse along the shoreline. Read more