Facial imaging technology is now in use at five Hawaiʻi airports to complete Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project designed to detect passengers with possible COVID-19 arriving on trans-Pacific flights, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT).

The Board of Land and Natural Resources fined 54-year-old Wayne Keaulana Spatz, of Hilo, $633,840 for pouring poison into Pāheʻeheʻe Stream in North Hilo resulting in the deaths of an estimated 6,250 Tahitian prawns. It’s the largest BLNR fine ever for an aquatic resource violation in the state.

To be on any UH campus, students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As with existing health clearance requirements, students will be able to request exemptions for medical and religious reasons.

Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general in urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

A pavement preservation project at the Maui Meadows subdivision continues on Tuesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 20 with work to take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) – a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs – and US Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act. The bipartisan legislation would improve veterans’ access to information about higher education and allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore benefits that veterans use at schools subject to civil enforcement.

An Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew conducted two flights repatriating Federated States of Micronesia citizens and delivering U.S. and foreign diplomats to Pohnpei International Airport on Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14.

The National Park Service and Haleakalā National Park provided tips from park rangers for people planning to visit the park for a memorable and safe experience.

Lahaina Galleries is celebrating its 45 years of fine art sales at all of its three US locations – Wailea, Kohala and Newport Beach – from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. The galleries will adhere to state guidelines for its in-person events and live social media events for those who cannot attend.

Doctors On Call, which has been operating since 1987, opened its third urgent care facility at The Shops at Wailea.

A comprehensive report from New American Economy found immigrants in Hawai’i contributed $17.6 billion to the local economy in 2018, with more than $874 million going to state and local taxes.

Maui Economic Opportunity’s online workshop about Teen Financial Literacy will be June 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Find the official rules and required entry form for the Cupping Competition at https://hawaiicoffeeassoc.org/event-4242154.

There is an online costume contest open to all, so women, men, keiki, families, even pets are encouraged to dress up in their best paniolo duds.

The state’s two-week average is 69 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.

Statewide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HGMP) funds will be released to help the state take action to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards in the future.

The Kaua‘i business community is welcoming back travelers with expanded outdoor activities, luxury accommodations and upcoming events after more than a year of required quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upon arrival, responders found black smoke coming from the rear of a single family residence.

Hilo Today: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around […]

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Forecast for Big Island Leeward Shores Today Tuesday Surf Surf AM PM AM PM West Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 South Facing 2-4 2-4 1-3 1-3 TODAY Weather Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. High Temperature In the lower 80s. Winds Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. […]

Dozens of people congregated Saturday afternoon along Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway to protest against the state's COVID-19 mandates, restrictions and the vaccine.