The state Department of Transportation is conducting road work that will result in lane closures this week on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Lahaina, Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Wailuku and Haleakalā Highway in Kula.  

No citations were issued on the first day of closures of all State Parks and beaches on O‘ahu. Earlier in the week, prior to the announcement of state and county parks closures, a social media post had promoted a bonfire party for the Mokuleia section of the park.

Despite this significant economic impact, home buyers remain extremely resilient. With mortgage rates remaining near record-low levels and home purchase mortgage applications up from a year ago, high buyer activity is expected to continue into the late summer and early fall market.

Stay with us for the most up to date Primary Election results with a special focus on Maui races. Check here for updated results.

With COVID-19 infections seeing large spikes on O‘ahu, some of Hawai‘i’s musicians and artists are sharing “mask wearing” messages.  Creators say they hope the message reaches younger audiences who they say "may be disinclined to consistently adhere to safe practices."

Gov. Ige signed the 11th emergency proclamation Friday, which reinstates a partial inter-island travel quarantine. View the full text of the governor's proclamation.

The state Department of Health is reporting 231 newly diagnosed positive cases of COVID-19 today, with 223 on O‘ahu, five on Hawai‘i Island and three on Maui.  Today, the Health Department also reports the death of an O‘ahu man, older than 60, who passed away yesterday.

California Water Service Group awarded college scholarships totaling $80,000 to students living in the utility's California, Hawaiʻi, New Mexico, and Washington service areas for the 2020-2021 academic year.

The Mālama Maui Nui Go Green Recycling event continues this month at a new location.  The appointment-required event runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in the parking lot mauka and behind the Lahaina District Court at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway in Lahaina.

Doctors On Call, Maui’s Urgent Care clinic, reopens on August 10. Located at Times Shopping Plaza in Lahaina, the clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is needed and walk-ins are accepted. New primary care patients are also welcome.