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A new shuttle program launches on the North Shore to support economic recovery after last March's Kona Low storms.

The service will provide residents with improved transport plus strengthen local business.

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane’s debut album KupuKupu is a finalist for the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in the Best Alternative Album category; the awards will be announced July 11.

A new study from UH Mānoa found that vehicle collisions were the main cause of pueo deaths documented from 1993 to 2024 statewide.

Researchers advise drivers to stay alert during early morning and evening hours — a key step in protecting these native owls.

Grassroot Institute changed the licensing rule so hair braiders can simply register instead of spending (17,000 dollars) and (1,250 training hours).

Local entrepreneur Kaiulani Flores celebrated the change during recent legislative wrap-up visits on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii is hosting multinational forces for the Rim of the Pacific Exercise over the next few weeks.

The training includes live-fire drills, amphibious landings, and cultural exchanges to improve teamwork and help troops prepare for maritime security missions.

State officials are increasing inspections at Kahala beachfront properties amid ongoing erosion that has exposed underground piping and infrastructure at several addresses along Kahala Avenue.

The heightened enforcement comes as residents continue dealing with recurring public beach use issues.

Hawaii officials advise residents to secure permits for fireworks and firecrackers before Fourth of July festivities.

Permits are sold Monday to 8 p.m. Saturday at designated Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai locations, while Oahu restricts consumer fireworks and limits firecracker permit use to July 4, 1 to 9 p.m.

New funding from the Green Fee will support a statewide residential hurricane retrofit program to upgrade windows in homes such as those in Kailua (where retrofits were recently installed) and will roll out later this year.

Family and friends gathered Sunday to honor coach Larry Price, a mentor who shaped local sports and broadcasting.

The ceremony celebrated his influential career spanning playing and coaching and acknowledged his lasting impact on Hawaii’s football community.