Monk seal mom Kaiwi and pup nursing at Kaimana Beach
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
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
Ka La‘i Ola is expected to provide 450 interim homes for wildfire survivors who did not qualify for any type of federal aid. Read more
The bill designates the Agriculture Department as the lead agency in coordinating the state’s biosecurity efforts. Read more
Symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Read more
The board on Friday increased the recommended fine from $117,471.97 originally, to the new maximum amount of $1,818,851.97, after hearing impassioned testimony from members of the community. Read more
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According to the U.S. Geological Society Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is not possible to know at this time whether this increase in activity will lead to an eruption or remain confined below ground. Read more
The named defendants include Sushil Garg; Benjamin Lassary, vice president of RCA Trade Center Inc.; developer Makai Ranch LLC; and Yue-Sai Kan, trustee of Yue-Sai Kan Trust. Read more
The board voted to do so after receiving public testimony from residents complaining of traffic and disruptions, according to a news release. Read more
A bill seeking to increase the tax on cigarettes and vaping products at the state Legislature is moving forward, but without the actual increase first proposed. Read more
Police said on March 4, the man was driving westbound on Lanikuhana Avenue in Mililani when he traveled off the roadway and collided with a tree. Read more
This latest case was in a third, distinct region on the island, according to the department, and is unrelated to previous cases. Read more
Laguna Jabola-Ing, a second grader from Ewa Elementary School, won his primary school division of the 2024 Guy Ontai State K-12 Scholastic Chess Championship tournament over the weekend. Read more
State agriculture officials today confirmed the detection of three live, adult coconut rhinceros beetles in Hawaii island’s Waikoloa area. Read more
Zoe Green, a special education teacher and ice cream vendor in Kahaluu, has won the $20,000 grant from Good Humor. Read more
Hundreds of volunteers are expected to head out this weekend to care for the aina — from mauka to makai — in honor of Earth Day, which falls on Monday. Read more
The rule comes in the wake of an April 11 collision in which a 12-year-old boy riding an e-bike was critically injured after being struck by a passing car. Read more
This marks the 54th year with a half marathon, 10K, and 5K run on Sunday with Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu as the home base. Read more
Maui High School announced Tuesday it will receive a $10 million endowment from an alum who prefers to remain anonymous. Read more
More than 170 dogs still await adoption from the Society’s two shelters – at Moiliili and the Kosasa Family Campus at Hoopili. Read more
A special education teacher and ice cream vendor from Kahaluu is in the running for a $20,000 prize from the Neighborhood Joy Grant Program. Read more