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The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources is facing criticism from residents and outdoor enthusiasts after…

Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack native naio plants. (Photo courtesy: DLNR) Myoporum thrips, invasive insects that attack…

August 20, 2025, 9:53 AM HST * Updated August 20, 10:32 AM Update 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20: Hawaii…

August 16, 2025, 1:00 AM HST Emergency repairs are underway on Kaiwiki Road because of an increased road…

The backlog of building permits and the time it takes to get permit approval have been significantly reduced…

The Pu‘u‘eo Mauka conservation easement protects 74.28 acres of productive agricultural land near Hilo, with more than $1.6…

Working alongside community partners and agencies in a shared spirit of aloha, The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific…

August 2, 2025, 10:41 AM HST Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply notifies its North Kohala customers from…

July 28, 2025, 3:00 AM HST Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo is reopening this week with new amenities.…

July 27, 2025, 4:52 PM HST * Updated July 27, 5:00 PM A tropical depression One-C, has upgraded…

July 21, 2025, 3:24 PM HST Minor coastal flooding is expected through Thursday on the Big Island during…

Image from a past Revitalize Puna activation in Pāhoa. (Photo Courtesy: Hawai‘i County) Puna community members are invited…