HAWI The air smelled of smoke as drivers entered Hawi town Thursday. Just hours earlier, the community suffered a devastating loss at its town center when a historic building went up in flames.

The rural district of North Kohala on Hawaii island is abuzz with excitement about the Kohala Village Hub, a new community center in Hawi town that provides a variety of programs, services and ...

In Hawi, the average annual cost of child care for two children — one 4 year old and one 8 year old — is $14,047, about $3,600 less than the comparable average of $17,652 across all of Hawaii.

Heading back from Hawi toward Kona, the slideshow runs in reverse: The green fades into brown and then back into black. The shade and scenery that graces the far-off town gives way to the stark ...

The store's closure, is a dramatic change to the town of Hawi, felt by family customers, and even local farmers. "The price was always reasonable, you know-- giving the farmers a good price.

The course ADVERTISING The course A 1.2-mile swim kicks off the day at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, with the first wave of age group swimmers leaving at 6:44 a.m. After the swim, athletes ...